Synonyms for

Amok

Verb / ʌˈmʌk / Another word for amok — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

In a frenzied or uncontrolled way; behaving or running wild.

Synonyms & similar words

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Example sentences

  1. The elephant was running amok in the city streets.
  2. The toddler went amok in the toy store and knocked over everything in sight.
  3. The rioters were running amok and destroying everything in their path.
  4. After drinking too much, he went amok and started shouting at everyone.
  5. The soldier ran amok with his weapon and caused chaos among his own troops.

Quotes

  • 'When you write nonfiction, you sit down at your desk with a pile of notebooks, newspaper clippings, and books and you research and put a book together the way you would a jigsaw puzzle.' - Janine di Giovanni
  • 'The world is a jigsaw puzzle that's still being put together.' - David Suzuki
  • 'Life is a puzzle, you know. You just have to keep trying until you get all the pieces.' - Judith McNaught

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