Synonyms of run amok

run amok

phrase

variants or run amuck

as in rampage

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 & Similar Words

• rampage
• rage
• make a scene
• storm
• bristle
• fume
• flare (up)
• carry on
• flip (out)
• blow up
• take on
• burn
• steam
• foam
• rant
• rave
• stew
• fulminate
• bluster
• smoulder
• seethe
• chafe
• smolder
• fret

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• check
• choke (back)
• contain
• restrain
• collect
• pocket
• tone (down)
• curb
• moderate
• swallow
• rein
• suppress
• compose
• appease
• temper
• still
• ease
• relax
• soothe
• allay
• pacify
• quiet
• cool
• subdue
• stifle
• calm
• settle
• smother
• repress
• strangle
• hush
• let up
• quell