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savage

The correct spelling is savage.

How to pronounce savage

/ˈsævɪdʒ/
noun

IPA: /ˈsævɪdʒ/

Say it like: Sav-aje

The correct spelling is savage. An uncivilized or feral human; a barbarian. For example: "No matter how anyone might savage me, I should stay strong."

Usage Examples

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

His latest film was savaged by most reviewers.

a savage wilderness

Meanings

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.
  2. 2.To criticise vehemently.
  3. 3.(of an animal) To attack with the teeth.
  4. 4.To make savage.

adjective

  1. 1.Wild; not cultivated.
  2. 2.Barbaric; not civilized.
  3. 3.Fierce and ferocious.
  4. 4.Brutal, vicious or merciless.
  5. 5.Unpleasant or unfair.

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