berserk

• Descreve alguém que perdeu o controle devido à raiva ou excitação; que age de forma selvagem, descontrolada ou agressiva.

Describes someone who is out of control with anger or excitement; acting in a wild or violent manner.

1. Frenzied or out of controlB2informal

   In a state of violent, uncontrollable anger or excitement.

   Furioso

   • The crowd went berserk when their team scored the winning goal.
   • He went berserk after losing his job and started breaking things.
   • The fans were berserk with excitement at the concert.

   Sinônimosamokcrazyderangedfranticfrenziedmaniacalrabidunrestrainedwild

   Antônimoscalmcollectedcomposedcontrolledserene

2. C1formal

   Relating to an ancient Norse warrior who fought with frenzied fury in battle.

   Berserker

   • The berserk warriors charged into battle without fear.
   • Legends describe berserk warriors howling like animals.
   • The berserk's fury was legendary in Norse sagas.

• Substantivo que designa um antigo guerreiro nórdico que lutava com ferocidade selvagem e temerária, frequentemente descrita como um estado de fúria incontrolável.

A noun referring to an ancient Norse warrior who fought with frenzied, reckless savagery, often described as being in a state of wild fury.

1. C1formal

   A member of an ancient Norse warrior class who fought with uncontrollable rage and fury, often believed to be possessed by animal spirits.

   Berserker

   • The berserk charged into battle without armor, howling like a wolf.
   • Legends tell of berserks who felt no pain and showed no fear.
   • The Viking berserk was feared across Europe for his savage fighting style.

   Sinônimosberserker

2. Frenzied stateB2informal

   A state of wild, uncontrollable fury or excitement, as if possessed by a demon.

   Fúria descontrolada

   • The crowd went berserk when their team scored the winning goal.
   • He went berserk after losing all his money at the casino.
   • The toddler went berserk when his toy was taken away.

   Sinônimosfrenzyfurymadnessmaniarage

   Antônimoscalmcomposureserenity