noun
a frenzied or uncontrolled outburst of activity or behavior
verb
to behave in a frenzied or uncontrollable manner
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The protest turned violent as some individuals began to run amok, causing damage to property.
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When the kids found out there was no school, they ran amok in the neighborhood.
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After the team won the championship, they ran amok in celebration.
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Her emotions were running amok as she struggled to make sense of the situation.