savage
/ˈsævɪdʒ/
noun
Meaning
An uncivilized or feral human; a barbarian.
A defiant person.
verb
Meaning
To attack or assault someone or something ferociously or without restraint.
"No matter how anyone might savage me, I should stay strong."
To criticise vehemently.
"His latest film was savaged by most reviewers."
(of an animal) To attack with the teeth.
To make savage.
adjective
Meaning
Wild; not cultivated.
"a savage wilderness"
Barbaric; not civilized.
"savage manners"
Fierce and ferocious.
"a savage spirit"
Brutal, vicious or merciless.
"He gave the dog a savage kick."
Unpleasant or unfair.
Great, brilliant, amazing.
"Although it didn't look very good, it tasted absolutely savage."
Nude; naked.
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