savage
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Definitions ofsavage
- An uncivilized or feral human; a barbarian.
- A defiant person.
- 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.
- 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."
- Unpleasant or unfair.
- Great, brilliant, amazing.
Synonyms: wicked
Example: "Although it didn't look very good, it tasted absolutely savage."
- Nude; naked.
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