1. plural of amok; instances of violent, reckless, or uncontrolled behavior
Usage: Usually used in the phrase 'run amok' or 'run amoks'; Can refer to individual incidents or multiple occurrences of such behavior

Examples

• The escaped animal ran amoks through the neighborhood before being captured.
• During the riots, several amoks broke out in different parts of the city.
• The security team worked to prevent further amoks after the initial incident.
• Historical records document numerous amoks throughout the region during that period.
• The police were called to stop the amoks caused by the unruly crowd.