amok

• Adverb (oft als Adjektiv in der Wendung 'Amok laufen' verwendet), das einen Zustand wilden, unkontrollierten oder chaotischen Verhaltens beschreibt; im übertragenen Sinne auch für rücksichtsloses, tobendes oder außer Kontrolle geratenes Handeln.

An adverb (often used as an adjective in the phrase 'run amok') describing a state of wild, uncontrolled, or chaotic behavior.

1. Frenzied or out of controlC1informal

   Behaving in a wild, uncontrolled, and often violent manner, as if possessed.

   Amok laufend oder außer Kontrolle

   • The crowd ran amok after the controversial decision.
   • He went amok in the store, knocking over shelves.
   • The fans ran amok when their team won the championship.

   Synonymeberserkcrazedderangedfrenziedmadmaniacalrampantuncontrolledwild

   Antonymecalmcollectedcomposedcontrolledreasonablesober

2. Without self-controlC1informal

   Acting in a wildly uncontrolled or chaotic way, lacking restraint.

   Unkontrolliert

   • She ran amok with the credit card during the sale.
   • The children ran amok in the playground after school.
   • He went amok with his new camera, taking hundreds of photos.

   Synonymeberserkcrazedderangedfrenziedhystericalmaniacalrampantriotousuncontrolledwild

   Antonymecalmcontrolledrestrainedsober

3. Murderous frenzyC2formal

   In a state of violent, murderous rage or frenzy.

   Amoklaufend

   • The soldier ran amok, attacking everyone in sight.
   • Historical accounts describe warriors running amok in battle.
   • The film depicts a character who runs amok in a fit of madness.

   Synonymeberserkfrenziedhomicidalmaniacalragingwild

   Antonymecalmcomposedpeacefulsaneserene

• Adverb, das 'in einer wilden oder unkontrollierten Art' bedeutet, meist in der Wendung 'Amok laufen' verwendet. Beschreibt chaotisches, aggressives oder zerstörerisches Verhalten.

An adverb meaning 'in a frenzied or uncontrolled manner,' typically used in the phrase 'run amok.' It describes chaotic, violent, or disruptive behavior.

1. Frenzied or out of controlC1formal

   In a wild, uncontrolled, or frenzied manner, as if possessed.

   Amok

   • The crowd ran amok after the controversial decision.
   • He went amok in the office, shouting at everyone.
   • The children were running amok in the playground.

   Synonymeberserkcrazilyfranticallyfrenziedlyhystericallymadlymaniacallyuncontrollably

   Antonymecalmlypeacefully

2. Without self-controlC1informal

   Acting wildly or without restraint.

   Ungezügelt

   • She went amok with the credit card during the sale.
   • The fans ran amok after their team won the championship.
   • He let his emotions run amok during the argument.

   Synonymeberserkfrenziedlymadlyriotouslyuncontrollably

3. Murderous frenzyC2formal

   In a state of violent, murderous rage.

   Im Blutrausch

   • The soldier ran amok, attacking everyone in sight.
   • Historical accounts describe warriors running amok in battle.
   • The film depicts a character who goes amok after a betrayal.

   Synonymeamuckberserk