Amock vs. Amok
Amock and Amok Definitions
Amock
Rare spelling of amok
Amok
In a frenzy to do violence or kill
Rioters running amok in the streets.
Amok
In or into a jumbled or confused state
The plans went amok.
Amok
In or into an uncontrolled state or a state of extreme activity
"This jam-packed area of Honolulu has come to stand for tourist development run amok" (Ila Stanger).
Amok
Crazed with murderous frenzy
Amok troops.
Amok
Out of control, especially when armed and dangerous.
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Amok
In a frenzy of violence, or on a killing spree; berserk.
Amok
One who runs amok; in Malay and Moro/Philippine culture, one who attempts to kill many others, especially expecting that they will be killed themselves.
Amok
The act of running amok.
Amok
Synonym of run amok
Amok
In a murderous frenzy as if possessed by a demon;
The soldier was completely amuck
Berserk with grief
A berserk worker smashing windows
Amok
Wildly; without self-control;
When the restaurant caught fire the patrons ran amuck, blocking the exit
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Amok
In a murderous frenzy;
Rioters running amuck and throwing sticks and bottles and stones
