Amok and Wantonly

Amok

Amok adverb - In a confused and reckless manner.
Usage example: returned to the classroom to find an escaped snake and her students running amok

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

Wantonly

Wantonly adverb - In a wanton manner.
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Synonyms for Wantonly

Amok and wantonly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Amok" instead an adverb "Wantonly".

Nearby Word: wanton
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Wantonly and Amok. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 29, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/amok/wantonly
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