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Meaning of savage

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

savage

Pronunciation:/ˈsævɪdʒ/

noun

Definitions

  1. An uncivilized or feral human; a barbarian.

  2. A defiant person.

verb

Definitions

  1. To attack or assault someone or something ferociously or without restraint.

    Example: No matter how anyone might savage me, I should stay strong.

  2. To criticise vehemently.

    Example: His latest film was savaged by most reviewers.

  3. (of an animal) To attack with the teeth.

  4. To make savage.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Wild; not cultivated.

    Example: a savage wilderness

  2. Barbaric; not civilized.

    Example: savage manners

  3. Fierce and ferocious.

    Example: a savage spirit

  4. Brutal, vicious or merciless.

    Example: He gave the dog a savage kick.