Amok and Amuck

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Amok adverb - Wildly; without self-control.

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Amuck is a synonym for amok. In some cases you can use "Amuck" instead the word "Amok" as an adjective or an adverb or a noun. popular alternative

Amuck adverb - Wildly; without self-control.

Usage example: when the restaurant caught fire the patrons ran amuck, blocking the exit

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Amok is a synonym for amuck. You can use "Amok" instead the word "Amuck" as an adverb or an adjective or a noun.

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