Run amok

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Negative Connotation

Indicates loss of control, often leading to trouble or chaos.

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The party went wrong when the guests started to run amok.

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Common in Narratives

Used in stories to describe scenes of confusion or pandemonium.

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Aliens landed, and the townspeople ran amok in the streets.

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Figurative Use

Often used to express overwhelming emotions or thoughts.

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After the breakup, his thoughts ran amok, leaving him distraught.

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