amok

• Adverbe (souvent utilisé comme adjectif dans l'expression 'run amok'), décrivant un état de comportement sauvage, incontrôlé ou chaotique.

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.

   enragé, furieux

   • 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.

   Synonymesberserkcrazedderangedfrenziedmadmaniacalrampantuncontrolledwild

   Antonymescalmcollectedcomposedcontrolledreasonablesober

2. Without self-controlC1informal

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

   en proie à une fureur meurtrière

   • 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.

   Synonymesberserkcrazedderangedfrenziedhystericalmaniacalrampantriotousuncontrolledwild

   Antonymescalmcontrolledrestrainedsober

3. Murderous frenzyC2formal

   In a state of violent, murderous rage or frenzy.

   Fureur meurtrière

   • 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.

   Synonymesberserkfrenziedhomicidalmaniacalragingwild

   Antonymescalmcomposedpeacefulsaneserene

• Adverbe signifiant 'de manière frénétique ou incontrôlée', généralement utilisé dans l'expression 'run amok'. Décrit un comportement chaotique, agressif ou destructeur.

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 (en fureur)

   • 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.

   Synonymesberserkcrazilyfranticallyfrenziedlyhystericallymadlymaniacallyuncontrollably

   Antonymescalmlypeacefully

2. Without self-controlC1informal

   Acting wildly or without restraint.

   En furie, sans retenue

   • 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.

   Synonymesberserkfrenziedlymadlyriotouslyuncontrollably

3. Murderous frenzyC2formal

   In a state of violent, murderous rage.

   frénésie meurtrière

   • 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.

   Synonymesamuckberserk