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amok adv

Amok means out of control. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of amok

  • out of control
  • in a wild rush

Usage examples of amok

The children ran amok through the house while the adults were outside.

A software error caused the printer to run amok and print hundreds of blank pages.

After the fence broke, goats ran amok in the vegetable garden.

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