Associations to the word «Amuck»
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Wiktionary
AMUCK, adverb. In a frantic or frenzied and violent manner; in a confused, jumbled or uncontrolled state.
Dictionary definition
AMUCK, adverb. Wildly; without self-control; "when the restaurant caught fire the patrons ran amuck, blocking the exit".
AMUCK, adverb. In a murderous frenzy; "rioters running amuck and throwing sticks and bottles and stones".
AMUCK, adjective. Frenzied as if possessed by a demon; "the soldier was completely amuck"; "berserk with grief"; "a berserk worker smashing windows".
Wise words
Wisdom does not show itself so much in precept as in life -
in firmness of mind and a mastery of appetite. It teaches us
to do, as well as talk, and to make our words and actions
all of a color.