amok

1 of 3

noun

ə-ˈmək

-ˈmäk

variants or less commonly amuck

ə-ˈmək

: an episode of sudden mass assault against people or objects usually by a single individual following a period of brooding that has traditionally been regarded as occurring especially in Malaysian culture but is now increasingly viewed as psychopathological behavior occurring worldwide in numerous countries and cultures

amok

2 of 3

adverb

variants or less commonly amuck

: in a violently raging, wild, or uncontrolled manner

—used in the phrase run amok

rioters running amok in the streetsConditions had allowed extremism to run amok.

: in a murderously frenzied state

amok

3 of 3

adjective

variants or less commonly amuck

: possessed with or motivated by a murderous or violently uncontrollable frenzy

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Print evidence of amok in English was first recorded in the 1600s, when the word was used as a noun meaning "murderous frenzy." Visitors to Southeast Asia had reported witnessing the suffering and effects of a psychiatric disorder known in Malay as amok. Typically, the afflicted person (usually a man) attacked bystanders in a frenzy, killing everyone in sight until he collapsed or was himself killed. By the end of the 17th century English speakers had adopted both the noun and adverb forms of amok, as well as the phrase "run amok," a translation of the Malay verb mengamok. The adverb, in time, has mitigated its violent nature; it usually describes the actions of the unruly and not the murderous.

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Adverb

Severance, Apple TV+’s genially strange series about corporate capitalism run amok, features employees who are essentially trapped in the office.

Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2022 According to this new vision, Western civilization is being attacked from within by liberalism run amok.

William A. Galston, WSJ, 23 Aug. 2022 Follow the law by limiting reckless immigration that has run amok.

Anchorage Daily News, 5 Aug. 2022 Some might dismiss it as wokeness run amok, but there shouldn’t be anything political about speaking with respect.

Kiran Herbert, Outside Online, 22 Feb. 2022 In doing so, Gensler has sought to bludgeon mainstream companies like Coinbase, which have (mostly) followed the rules all while letting the worst actors run amok.

Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 28 July 2022 Even recently, as inflation has run amok, wages in those metros have kept pace.

Ramsey Archibald | Rarchibald@al.com, al, 21 July 2022 Pundits on the right claim this is wokeism run amok and will imperil West Hollywood residents.

Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2022 The Universal film explores a world in which dinosaurs are not just running amok on a remote island, but all over Earth.

Frank Pallotta, CNN, 10 June 2022

Adjective

Wyatt Russell has been terrific as this avatar of male insecurity run wildly amok, but the script isn’t always doing him favors.

Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2021 See More

Medical Definition

amok

noun

ə-ˈmək

-ˈmäk

variants also amuck

-ˈmək

Amok is a condition in South Asian and Pacific Islander cultures when a person attacks and tries to kill others.

Christopher A. Kearney and Timothy J. Trull, Abnormal Psychology and Life

… research suggests that amok can and does occur in other countries, such as Laos, the Philippines, Polynesia, Papua New Guinea, Puerto Rico, and even the United States. Certain acts of random violence (e.g., school shootings and office shootings) may actually be presentations of an American version of amok.

Michael Gomez, in Encyclopedia of Multicultural Psychology

单词	run amok
释义	amok 1 of 3 noun ə-ˈmək -ˈmäk variants or less commonly amuck ə-ˈmək : an episode of sudden mass assault against people or objects usually by a single individual following a period of brooding that has traditionally been regarded as occurring especially in Malaysian culture but is now increasingly viewed as psychopathological behavior occurring worldwide in numerous countries and cultures amok 2 of 3 adverb variants or less commonly amuck 1 : in a violently raging, wild, or uncontrolled manner —used in the phrase run amok rioters running amok in the streetsConditions had allowed extremism to run amok. 2 : in a murderously frenzied state amok 3 of 3 adjective variants or less commonly amuck : possessed with or motivated by a murderous or violently uncontrollable frenzy Did you know? Print evidence of amok in English was first recorded in the 1600s, when the word was used as a noun meaning "murderous frenzy." Visitors to Southeast Asia had reported witnessing the suffering and effects of a psychiatric disorder known in Malay as amok. Typically, the afflicted person (usually a man) attacked bystanders in a frenzy, killing everyone in sight until he collapsed or was himself killed. By the end of the 17th century English speakers had adopted both the noun and adverb forms of amok, as well as the phrase "run amok," a translation of the Malay verb mengamok. The adverb, in time, has mitigated its violent nature; it usually describes the actions of the unruly and not the murderous. Synonyms Adverb berserk berserkly frantically frenetically frenziedly harum-scarum hectically helter-skelter madly pell-mell wild wildly See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web Adverb Severance, Apple TV+’s genially strange series about corporate capitalism run amok, features employees who are essentially trapped in the office. Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2022 According to this new vision, Western civilization is being attacked from within by liberalism run amok. William A. Galston, WSJ, 23 Aug. 2022 Follow the law by limiting reckless immigration that has run amok. Anchorage Daily News, 5 Aug. 2022 Some might dismiss it as wokeness run amok, but there shouldn’t be anything political about speaking with respect. Kiran Herbert, Outside Online, 22 Feb. 2022 In doing so, Gensler has sought to bludgeon mainstream companies like Coinbase, which have (mostly) followed the rules all while letting the worst actors run amok. Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 28 July 2022 Even recently, as inflation has run amok, wages in those metros have kept pace. Ramsey Archibald \| Rarchibald@al.com, al, 21 July 2022 Pundits on the right claim this is wokeism run amok and will imperil West Hollywood residents. Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2022 The Universal film explores a world in which dinosaurs are not just running amok on a remote island, but all over Earth. Frank Pallotta, CNN, 10 June 2022 Adjective Wyatt Russell has been terrific as this avatar of male insecurity run wildly amok, but the script isn’t always doing him favors. Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2021 See More Word History Etymology Noun borrowed from Malay amok Adverb derivative of amok entry 1 Adjective derivative of amok entry 1 First Known Use Noun 1665, in the meaning defined above Adverb 1672, in the meaning defined at sense 2 Adjective 1944, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing amok run amok run amok Kids Definition amok adverb variants or amuck ə-ˈmək, -ˈmäk : in a wild or uncontrolled manner Hint: This adverb is usually used in the phrase "run amok" or "run amuck." Medical Definition amok noun ə-ˈmək -ˈmäk variants also amuck -ˈmək : an episode of sudden mass assault against people or objects usually by a single individual following a period of brooding that has traditionally been regarded as occurring especially in Malaysian culture but is now increasingly viewed as psychopathological behavior occurring worldwide in numerous countries and cultures Amok is a condition in South Asian and Pacific Islander cultures when a person attacks and tries to kill others. Christopher A. Kearney and Timothy J. Trull, Abnormal Psychology and Life … research suggests that amok can and does occur in other countries, such as Laos, the Philippines, Polynesia, Papua New Guinea, Puerto Rico, and even the United States. Certain acts of random violence (e.g., school shootings and office shootings) may actually be presentations of an American version of amok. Michael Gomez, in Encyclopedia of Multicultural Psychology run amok phrase variants or run amuck as in rampage to express one's anger usually violently The mayor acknowledged the group's right to march, but warned that they would not be allowed to run amok. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance rampage rage make a scene storm bristle blow up fume carry on take on burn flip (out) flare (up) steam rave rant foam fulminate bluster seethe stew smolder chafe smoulder fret Antonyms & Near Antonyms check choke (back) restrain contain tone (down) collect pocket curb moderate rein suppress swallow compose appease still ease relax temper soothe allay pacify quiet cool subdue settle calm stifle smother repress strangle let up hush quell See More
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amok

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