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- [uh-muhk, uh-mok]
- /əˈmʌk, əˈmɒk/
- /əˈmɒk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-muhk, uh-mok]
- /əˈmʌk, əˈmɒk/
Definitions of amok word
- noun amok a state of murderous frenzy, originally observed among Malays 3
- adjective amok in a frenzy; in a violent rage 3
- noun amok (among members of certain Southeast Asian cultures) a psychic disturbance characterized by depression followed by a manic urge to murder. 1
- abbreviation AMOK amuck. 1
- idioms amok run / go amok. amuck (def 3). 1
- noun amok Behave uncontrollably and disruptively. 1
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Origin of amok
First appearance:
before 1865 One of the 28% newest English words
First recorded in 1865-70, amok is from the Malay word amuk
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Parts of speech for Amok
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
amok popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
amok usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for amok
adj amok
adv amok
- desperately — reckless or dangerous because of despair, hopelessness, or urgency: a desperate killer.
- unexcited — stirred emotionally; agitated: An excited crowd awaited the arrival of the famed rock group.
- madly — insanely or wildly: The old witch cackled madly.
- wildly — living in a state of nature; not tamed or domesticated: a wild animal; wild geese.
- crazily — If something moves crazily, it moves in a way or in a direction that you do not expect.
adverb amok
- frenzied — wildly excited or enthusiastic: frenzied applause.
Antonyms for amok
adv amok
- calmly — You can use calmly to emphasize that someone is behaving in a very controlled or ordinary way in a frightening or unusual situation.
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