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Amuck (Adverb)

Wildly; without self-control; "when the restaurant caught fire the patrons ran amuck, blocking the exit".

The children ran amuck through the toy store, knocking over shelves and sending products flying everywhere.
When the power went out, the rioters ran amuck, looting and vandalizing local businesses.
The dog got loose from its chain and ran amuck in the neighborhood, causing a stir among residents.
The young adults ran amuck on the beach, playing loud music and disturbing the peace.
As the zombie outbreak spread, people ran amuck in a desperate bid to survive.

In a murderous frenzy; "rioters running amuck and throwing sticks and bottles and stones".

Wild animals ran amuck through the city, destroying buildings and overturning cars.
Rioters ran amuck in the streets after the unpopular verdict was announced.
A man went amuck in the crowded mall, swinging his machete at anyone in his path.
A chimpanzee escaped its enclosure and began running amuck at the zoo, causing a panic among visitors.
A teenager went amuck with her parents' credit cards, racking up thousands of dollars in debt.