Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
amok
adverb
/əˈmʌk/
Definition
In a frenzied or uncontrolled state, often leading to violent behavior.
Examples
- After the news broke, the fans ran amok in the streets.
- He was so frustrated that he started to act amok in the office.
- When the animals escaped from the zoo, they ran amok around the city.
Meaning
To behave in a chaotic or wildly uncontrolled manner, typically resulting in disruption or havoc.
Synonyms
- rampant
- wild
- uncontrolled
- unrestrained
