savage

ˈsæ

sā

vage

vəʤ

vēj

/sˈævɪd‍ʒ/

Definition & Meaning of "savage"in English

savage

ADJECTIVE

wild and uncontrollable in force or behavior

untamed

Examples

The savage wolf attacked without warning.

showing extreme cruelty or a lack of compassion

aggressive

barbaric

barbarous

brutal

cruel

Examples

The attack on the village was a savage display of violence.

(of a person) living in a raw, undeveloped state without organized society or culture

uncivilized

Examples

The explorers believed the island was inhabited by savage tribes.

wild and violent in nature

deep

extreme

fierce

grave

intense

Examples

The savage storm battered the coastline, leaving destruction in its wake.

bold, fearless, or impressively blunt, often used as playful praise

Slang

Examples

She made a savage move in the game and won.

Savage

NOUN

a person considered to be uncivilized or barbaric

barbarian

heathen

Offensive

Examples

The explorers encountered a tribe of savages in the dense forest.

a person who behaves in a brutal or aggressive manner

barbarian

brute

ruffian

thug

tough

Examples

Despite his civilized upbringing, the character 's inner savage emerged when he faced adversity, revealing a primal instinct for survival.

to savage

VERB

to verbally attack or criticize harshly and aggressively

attack

berate

blast

crucify

lambaste

Examples

He savaged her in front of the entire group.

to attack or assault in a wild manner

Examples

The wolf savaged its prey in the dark forest.

Lexical Tree

savagely

savageness

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Definition & Meaning of "savage"in English

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