Synonyms & related words for berserk

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of berserk — including amok, crazed, frenzied, mad, maniac, rabid. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to berserk

Explore words related to berserk — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include rampage, bonkers, rampager, ravingly, insane, baresark, doolally, lunatic. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for berserk

Common synonyms for berserk include amok, crazed, frenzied, mad, maniac, rabid, maniacal, raving — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does berserk come from?

The word berserk breaks down into one root of Old Norse origin: the root -serk, from Old Norse serkr (“shirt (of a bear)”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.