Associations to the word «Amuck»

Wiktionary

AMUCK, adverb. In a frantic or frenzied and violent manner; in a confused, jumbled or uncontrolled state.

Dictionary definition

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

Wise words

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