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AMUCK

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 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Wildly frenzied and out of control

Example:

a berserk worker smashing windows

Synonyms:

amok; amuck; berserk

Classified under:

Adjectives

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:

Adverbs

Pertainym:

amuck (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

Classified under:

Adverbs

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