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savage

/ˈsævɪdʒ/ · noun

Meaning

  1. An uncivilized or feral human; a barbarian.
  2. A defiant person.
  3. To attack or assault someone or something ferociously or without restraint.
  4. To criticise vehemently.
  5. (of an animal) To attack with the teeth.
  6. To make savage.
  7. Wild; not cultivated.
  8. Barbaric; not civilized.
  9. Fierce and ferocious.
  10. Brutal, vicious or merciless.
  11. Unpleasant or unfair.
  12. Great, brilliant, amazing.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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