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3 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Amok' in a Sentence

"A psychological disturbance, common in certain Southeast Asian cultures, characterized by a state of depression followed by an intense and manic urge to commit murder." more

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The drone swarm went amok, causing concern about privacy and airspace regulations.
The AI, designed to assist, went amok, causing unexpected errors in the system.
The software update went amok, causing glitches in various applications on users' devices.

Amok

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nounA psychological disturbance, common in certain Southeast Asian cultures, characterized by a state of depression followed by an intense and manic urge to commit murder.

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Last Updated On: January 23, 2024
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