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berserk Synonyms

Another word for berserk

Choosing another word for berserk depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Out of control with anger or excitement; wild, frenzied, or destructively violent.

Usage Example

"The crowd went frenzied when the home team scored the winning goal in the final seconds."

Strongest
frenzied
frantic
Strong
wild
furious
mad
crazed
unhinged
maniacal
apoplectic
delirious

• noun (Context 2)

An ancient Norse warrior who fought with wild, untamed frenzy; a berserker.

Usage Example

"Medieval Scandinavian sagas frequently describe the terrifying battle trance of the berserker."

Strongest
berserker

Opposites of berserk

The opposite of berserk shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

calm
composed
collected
placid
serene
tranquil
level-headed
self-possessed
See all opposites of berserk

• Nearby Words

berried
berry
berrylike
berserk
berserker
berth
berthing

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Berserk. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/berserk
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