Amok Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Amok" is mainly used as noun meaning "amok", "rampage" or "frenzy". It is also used as adverb.

Essential properties of "Amok"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Noun

  • Gender: masculine
  • Singular: der Amok
  • Plural: die Amok

Meanings of "Amok" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "State of uncontrollable rage"

"Amok", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er geriet in Amok und zerstörte alles.He went amok and destroyed everything.
  2. Nach dem Streit verfiel er in Amok.After the argument, he fell into a frenzy.
  3. Die Nachricht versetzte ihn in Amok.The news sent him into a rage.

2.) "To act violently and uncontrollably"

"Amok", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er rannte amok durch die Straßen.He ran amok through the streets.
  2. Die Menge lief amok nach dem Spiel.The crowd went wild (ran amok) after the game.
  3. Er begann amok zu schreien.He started screaming uncontrollably (amok).
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