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amuck

DEFINITIONS OF: amuck

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adv wildly; without self-control

“when the restaurant caught fire the patrons ran amuck, blocking the exit”
Synonyms:
amok

adv in a murderous frenzy

“rioters running amuck and throwing sticks and bottles and stones”
Synonyms:
amok, murderously

adj frenzied as if possessed by a demon

“the soldier was completely amuck
Synonyms:
amok, berserk, demoniac, demoniacal, possessed
insane
afflicted with or characteristic of mental derangement
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