amuck

/ʌmˈʌk/

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Definitions

Adjective Satellite
frenzied as if possessed by a demon; "the soldier was completely amuck"; "berserk with grief"; "a berserk worker smashing windows"
Adverb
wildly; without self-control; "when the restaurant caught fire the patrons ran amuck, blocking the exit"
Adverb
in a murderous frenzy; "rioters running amuck and throwing sticks and bottles and stones"