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"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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Maria's room looked like a tornado had passed through it, with clothes and toys strewn about as if her emotions had run amok.
The chef's kitchen turned into a battleground when the spices went amok, causing a culinary disaster that left everyone in awe.
The library was in chaos as books were scattered everywhere, evidence of someone running amok in the reading area.

Amok

uh-muhk
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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