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amok
01
acting in a violently uncontrollable and homicidal rage, often with indiscriminate aggression and lethal intent
Examples
Historical accounts describe warriors going amok during battle, killing friend and foe alike.
He burst into the room amok, striking out at anyone who moved.
02
in a chaotic manner, involving reckless or disruptive behavior
Examples
The children ran amok through the house, knocking over furniture and shouting.
Fans went amok after the team's surprise victory, flooding the streets in celebration.
amok
01
behaving in a chaotic, reckless, or violent manner
Examples
The amok crowd surged through the gates, trampling everything in sight.
His amok behavior during the meeting left everyone stunned.
