Run-Amok-Run-Amuck | Commonly Confused Words

Run amok

/rʌn əˈmɒk /

To behave in a wild or uncontrolled manner

/rʌn əˈmʌk/

To behave in a wild, uncontrolled, or violent manner

Run amok and run amuck are often used interchangeably, but run amok is the more traditional form.
Remember that amok is derived from a Malay word and is considered the original spelling.
Amuck can be seen as a variant that simplifies the spelling for English speakers.
Both phrases imply a state of wild and frenzied behavior, so focusing on the context can help with proper usage.
Using amok might appeal more to those who prefer traditional spellings.