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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.

Synonyms

wicked