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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

amok

/æmɒk/ verb, noun · British & US
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What does amok mean?

verb, noun

To run wildly and uncontrollably, often in a violent or destructive manner. A state of violent or destructive frenzy.

Example

"The rioters ran amok through the city streets."

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