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amuck

/əˈmʌk/

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adjective

/əˈmʌk/C2formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее написание слова 'amok', означающее вести себя дико, неконтролируемо или буйно.

An archaic spelling of 'amok', meaning to behave in a wild, uncontrolled, or unruly manner.

  1. Frenzied or out of controlC1informal

    In a state of wild, uncontrolled, or violent behavior, as if possessed.

    ruНеистовый

    • The crowd ran amuck after the final goal was scored.
    • He went amuck in the office, shouting at everyone.
    • The fans ran amuck through the streets after the victory.

    Synonymsberserkcrazedderangedfranticfrenziedmaniacalrampageouswild

    Antonymscalmcomposedcontrolledpeacefulserene

  2. Without self-controlC1informal

    Acting in a wild, reckless, or undisciplined manner.

    ruНеобузданный

    • She let her emotions run amuck during the argument.
    • The children ran amuck in the playground, ignoring the rules.
    • His imagination ran amuck, creating wild stories.

    Synonymsberserkcrazeddementedfrenziedmaniacalriotousuncontrolledwild

    Antonymscalmcontrolleddisciplinedrestrained

  3. Murderous frenzyC2formal

    In a state of violent, murderous rage or frenzy.

    ruБешенство

    • The soldier ran amuck, attacking everyone in sight.
    • Historical accounts describe warriors running amuck in battle.
    • The character in the novel ran amuck, driven by madness.

    Synonymsberserkcrazedderangedfrenziedmaniacalmurderousviolentwild

    Antonymscalmcomposedpeacefulserene

Forms
  • more amuck comparative form
  • most amuck superlative form

adverb

/əˈmʌk/C1formal
  • ruНаречие, означающее 'в неистовой или неконтролируемой манере', обычно используется во фразе 'to run amuck' (также пишется 'amok'). Описывает дикое, хаотичное или агрессивное поведение.

An adverb meaning 'in a frenzied or uncontrolled manner,' typically used in the phrase 'to run amuck' (also spelled 'amok'). It describes wild, chaotic, or violent behavior.

  1. Frenzied or out of controlB2informal

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

    ruНеистово

    • The crowd ran amuck after the final goal was scored.
    • He went amuck in the store, knocking over shelves.
    • The children were running amuck in the playground.

    Synonymscrazilyfrenziedlymadlymaniacally

  2. Without self-controlB2informal

    Behaving in a wild, unruly, or violent way, lacking restraint.

    ruНеобузданно

    • The fans went amuck after the concert ended.
    • She ran amuck through the house, breaking things in anger.
    • The dog ran amuck in the park, chasing everyone.

    Synonymscrazilyfrenziedlymaniacallyuncontrollably

    Antonymscalmly

  3. Murderous frenzyC1formal

    In a state of violent, murderous rage or frenzy.

    ruВ неистовстве

    • The soldier ran amuck, attacking anyone in his path.
    • In the story, the king went amuck and killed his own guards.
    • The berserker ran amuck on the battlefield, unstoppable.

    Synonymsberserkfrenziedmadwild

Forms
  • more amuck comparative form
  • most amuck superlative form