savage

/ˈsævɪdʒ/

noun

  1. 1

    An uncivilized or feral human; a barbarian.

  2. 2

    A defiant person.

verb

  1. 1

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

    “No matter how anyone might savage me, I should stay strong.”
  2. 2

    To criticise vehemently.

    “His latest film was savaged by most reviewers.”
  3. 3

    (of an animal) To attack with the teeth.

  4. 4

    To make savage.

adjective

  1. 1

    Wild; not cultivated.

    “a savage wilderness”
  2. 2

    Barbaric; not civilized.

    “savage manners”
  3. 3

    Fierce and ferocious.

    “a savage spirit”
  4. 4

    Brutal, vicious or merciless.

    “He gave the dog a savage kick.”
  5. 5

    Unpleasant or unfair.

  6. 6

    Great, brilliant, amazing.

    “Although it didn't look very good, it tasted absolutely savage.”
  7. 7

    Nude; naked.

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