1
[ adverb ] in a murderous frenzy

Synonyms

murderously amuck

Examples

"rioters running amuck and throwing sticks and bottles and stones"

Related terms

cutthroat amuck amuck cutthroat amuck

2
[ adverb ] wildly; without self-control

Synonyms

amuck

Examples

"when the restaurant caught fire the patrons ran amuck blocking the exit

3
[ adjective ] in a murderous frenzy as if possessed by a demon

Synonyms

berserk demoniac demoniacal possessed amuck

Examples

"the soldier was completely amuck" "berserk with grief" "a berserk worker smashing windows"

Related terms

insane

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Rhymes with

amuck muck schmuck stomach potomac hammock

Phonetic and Homophones

AH0 M AH1 K amuck

Similar Spelling

amuck amigo Amico Amick Amyx amos Amis AMEX Ames

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