Amok and Wacko

Amok

Amok adjective - Frenzied as if possessed by a demon.

Wacko and amok are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wacko" instead an adjective "Amok".

Wacko

Wacko adjective - Having or showing a very abnormal or sick state of mind.
Usage example: the governor's staff spread rumors that his opponent's wife was wacko, as she had once undergone shock therapy for depression

Amok and wacko are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Amok" instead an adjective "Wacko".
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Wacko and Amok. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/amok/wacko
Amok & Wacko. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/amok/wacko>.
Wacko or Amok. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/amok/wacko.
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