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savage
01
wild and uncontrollable in force or behavior
Examples
The savage wolf attacked without warning.
The jungle was home to many savage beasts.
02
showing extreme cruelty or a lack of compassion
Examples
The attack on the village was a savage display of violence.
The dictator's savage rule left the country in ruins.
03
(of a person) living in a raw, undeveloped state without organized society or culture
Examples
The explorers believed the island was inhabited by savage tribes.
Ancient writings often described outsiders as savage and untamed.
Examples
The savage storm battered the coastline, leaving destruction in its wake.
The savage heat of the desert made it nearly uninhabitable for humans.
05
bold, fearless, or impressively blunt, often used as playful praise
SlangExamples
She made a savage move in the game and won.
He 's savage for speaking his mind like that.
Savage
OffensiveExamples
The explorers encountered a tribe of savages in the dense forest.
The ancient writings referred to the invaders as savages.
Examples
Despite his civilized upbringing, the character 's inner savage emerged when he faced adversity, revealing a primal instinct for survival.
Despite his refined appearance, the CEO was known to unleash his inner savage during high-stakes negotiations, employing cutthroat tactics to secure advantageous deals.
to savage
Examples
He savaged her in front of the entire group.
The politician was savaged by the media after the scandal.
02
to attack or assault in a wild manner
Examples
The wolf savaged its prey in the dark forest.
The dog savaged the intruder before anyone could stop it.
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