savage
Pronunciation:
/ˈsævɪdʒ/noun
Definitions
An uncivilized or feral human; a barbarian.
A defiant person.
verb
Definitions
To attack or assault someone or something ferociously or without restraint.
Example: No matter how anyone might savage me, I should stay strong.
To criticise vehemently.
Example: His latest film was savaged by most reviewers.
(of an animal) To attack with the teeth.
To make savage.
adjective
Definitions
Wild; not cultivated.
Example: a savage wilderness
Barbaric; not civilized.
Example: savage manners
Fierce and ferocious.
Example: a savage spirit
Brutal, vicious or merciless.
Example: He gave the dog a savage kick.