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AMOK
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Wildly frenzied and out of control
Example:
a berserk worker smashing windows
Synonyms:
Classified under:
Similar:
agitated (troubled emotionally and usually deeply)
II. (adverb)
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a murderous frenzy
Example:
rioters running amuck and throwing sticks and bottles and stones
Synonyms:
amok; amuck; murderously
Classified under:
Pertainym:
amok (wildly frenzied and out of control)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Wildly; without self-control
Example:
when the restaurant caught fire the patrons ran amuck, blocking the exit
Synonyms:
amok; amuck
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