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chaotic | amok |

As an adjective chaotic

is filled with chaos.

As an adverb amok is

out of control, especially when armed and dangerous.

As a noun amok is

one who runs amok; in malay and moro/philippine culture, one who attempts to kill many others, especially expecting that they will be killed themselves.

chaotic

English

Alternative forms

* chaotick (obsolete)

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Filled with chaos.
  • Extremely disorganized or in disarray.
  • (mathematics) Highly sensitive to starting conditions, so that a small change to them may yield a very different outcome.
  • (role-playing games) Aligned against following/upholding laws and principles- the opposite of lawful.

    • Synonyms

    * shambolic

    Derived terms

    * chaotically

    amok

    English

    Alternative forms

    * amuck, amock

    Adverb

    (wikipedia amok) (en adverb)
  • Out of control, especially when armed and dangerous
  • In a frenzy of violence, or on a killing spree; berserk

    • Usage notes

    Almost exclusively used in the phrase run amok.

    Derived terms

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    Noun

    (en noun)
  • One who runs amok; in Malay and Moro/Philippine culture, one who attempts to kill many others, especially expecting that they will be killed themselves.

    • Anagrams

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