ran amuck
The phrase “ran amuck” has 3 syllables: ran a-muck.
It's pronounced as /ræn əˈmʌk/.
What is synonym and antonym for ran amuck?
In the thesaurus, “ran amuck” has 13 synonyms and 11 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for ran amuck along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for ran amuck
- babble
- bristled
- burnt
- carried on
- freak out
- fume
- fumed
- go crazy
- made a scene
- raged
- rampaged
- rant
- stormed
Antonyms for ran amuck
- be quiet
- checked
- collected
- composed
- contained
- repressed
- restrained
- smothered
- subdued
- suppressed
- swallowed
Example Sentences
- The bull ran amuck in the crowded marketplace, causing panic among the shoppers.
- During the storm, debris ran amuck through the streets, damaging cars and buildings.
- The protesters ran amuck through the city, overturning trash cans and vandalizing storefronts.
- After escaping from its enclosure, the zoo animal ran amuck in the park before being tranquilized.
- The virus ran amuck in the densely populated urban areas, spreading rapidly among the residents.
On this page you'll find 24 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to ran amuck, such as: babble, be quiet, bristled, burnt, carried on, checked, collected.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.