Top synonyms for “amok”: amuck, amuck, berserk, murderously, agitated.
Definitions
- (adjective)wildly frenzied and out of control“the soldier was completely amuck”
- (adverb)in a murderous frenzy“rioters running amuck and throwing sticks and bottles and stones”
- (adverb)wildly; without self-control“when the restaurant caught fire the patrons ran amuck, blocking the exit”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "amok"?
Common synonyms for "amok" include amuck, amuck, berserk, murderously, agitated. Our thesaurus lists 5 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "amok" mean?
wildly frenzied and out of control Example: "the soldier was completely amuck"
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