amok

Meanings

• noun

  A state of uncontrolled excitement or rage, often leading to violent and destructive behavior.

  - "He went into a fit of amok and destroyed the entire room."
  - "The crowd went amok when the football team scored the winning goal."

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with amok
mok , roam , tome , comb , home

---

Variants

List of all variants of amok that leads to same result
amok , amoks , amuck , amucks , ran amok , ran amuck , run amok , run amuck , running amok , running amuck , runs amok , runs amuck

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally from the Malay language, 'amok' was used to describe a person who had lost all self-control and was in a state of frenzy, often leading to violent behavior.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The term 'amok' has been used in literature and art to describe a state of uncontrollable emotion or rage.

2. In some cultures, the word 'amok' is also used metaphorically to describe a situation or environment that is chaotic and out of control.

3. The origin of the word 'amok' is believed to come from the Malay language.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Rage: A strong feeling of anger or violent emotion.

2. Frenzy: A state of wild and uncontrolled excitement or emotion.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

The term 'amok' has been used in literature and art to describe a state of uncontrollable emotion or rage. In some cultures, it is also used metaphorically to describe a situation or environment that is chaotic and out of control.

How to Memorize "amok"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person in a state of uncontrollable rage, destroying objects around them.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'amok' with the feeling of intense anger and chaos.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the letters in 'amok' to help remember the definition.

---

Memorize "amok" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize amok is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.