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amuck

/əˈmʌk/
adverb
  1. In a wild, uncontrolled, or unruly manner; often used in the phrase 'run amuck'.
    • The software bug caused the system to run amuck, deleting important files.
    • During the protest, a few people ran amuck and damaged store windows.
    • The children ran amuck in the playground after eating too much candy.
Synonyms
wilduncontrolled
Antonyms
orderly
adjective
  1. In a state of wild, uncontrolled behavior or chaos.
    • The garden was overgrown and amuck with weeds after months of neglect.
    • The party turned amuck when the music stopped and guests started arguing.
    • His emotions were amuck, swinging from joy to anger in seconds.
Synonyms
chaotic
Antonyms
calm
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