amuck
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(satellite adjective) in a murderous frenzy as if possessed by a demon; "the soldier was completely amuck"; "berserk with grief"; "a berserk worker smashing windows" |
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Synonyms: amok, berserk, demoniac, demoniacal, possessed |
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(adverb) in a murderous frenzy; "rioters running amuck and throwing sticks and bottles and stones" |
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Synonyms: amok, murderously |
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(adverb) wildly; without self-control; "when the restaurant caught fire the patrons ran amuck blocking the exit |
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Synonyms: amok |
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