amok vs up the wall

amok

verb
  • Synonym of run amok 

adv
  • In a frenzy of violence, or on a killing spree; berserk. 

  • Out of control, especially when armed and dangerous. 

noun
  • The act of running amok. 

  • 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. 

up the wall

prep
  • crazy, mad 

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