Associations to the word «Amok»

Wiktionary

AMOK, adverb. Out of control, especially when armed and dangerous
AMOK, adverb. In a frenzy of violence, or on a killing spree; berserk
AMOK, noun. One who runs amok; in Malay and Moro/Philippine culture, one who attempts to kill many others, especially expecting that they will be killed themselves.

Dictionary definition

AMOK, adverb. Wildly; without self-control; "when the restaurant caught fire the patrons ran amuck, blocking the exit".
AMOK, adverb. In a murderous frenzy; "rioters running amuck and throwing sticks and bottles and stones".
AMOK, adjective. Frenzied as if possessed by a demon; "the soldier was completely amuck"; "berserk with grief"; "a berserk worker smashing windows".

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