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Meaning of the word savage in English

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savage

US /ˈsæv.ɪdʒ/
UK /ˈsæv.ɪdʒ/
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Adjective

1.

not domesticated or cultivated; wild and untamed

Example:
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The explorers encountered savage tribes in the remote jungle.
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The savage beast roamed the wilderness.
Synonym:
wild untamed feral uncivilized primitive
2.

fierce, violent, and uncontrolled

Example:
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The storm unleashed its savage fury on the coast.
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He launched a savage attack on his opponent.
Synonym:
fierce brutal vicious cruel ferocious

Noun

an uncivilized or wild person

Example:
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The movie depicted the ancient tribe as savages.
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He was treated like a savage, without any respect.
Synonym:
barbarian primitive brute ruffian

Verb

to attack fiercely and brutally

Example:
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The lion savaged its prey.
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Critics savaged the new movie.
Synonym:
maul attack tear rip criticize harshly
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