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a·mok (a·muck)

amok (amuck)

part of speech:	adverb
definition:	in a murderous frenzy; violently out of control. Armed rebels ran amok in the streets of the capital. synonyms: maniacally, murderously, violently similar words: crazily, wildly

phrase:	run amok

part of speech:	adjective
definition:	crazed by a murderous frenzy. synonyms: berserk similar words: crazy, deranged, maniacal, wild

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