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ran amok

phrase , past tense of run amok

variants: or ran amuck

Synonyms and Antonyms of ran amok

to express one's anger usually violently

The mayor acknowledged the group's right to march, but warned that they would not be allowed to run amok.

Synonyms of ran amok

bristled, fumed, raged, stormed

Words Related to ran amok

blew up, flared (up), flipped (out) [slang]

blustered, carried on, fulminated, rampaged, ranted, raved, took on

burned (or burnt), foamed, seethed, smoldered (or smouldered), steamed

chafed, fretted, stewed

Phrases Synonymous with ran amok

Near Antonyms of ran amok

allayed, appeased, pacified, soothed

checked, choked (back), collected, composed, contained, curbed, pocketed, reined, repressed, restrained, smothered, stifled, strangled, subdued, suppressed, swallowed

moderated, tempered, toned (down)

eased, let up, relaxed

calmed, cooled, hushed, quelled, quieted, settled, stilled

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