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Meaning of savages

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

savages

Pronunciation:/ˈsævɪdʒɪz/

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.