Savages

noun

/ˈsævɪdʒɪz/

Word Frequency: 2.3

Definitions

1.nounAn uncivilized or feral human; a barbarian.

2.nounA defiant person.

3.verbTo attack or assault someone or something ferociously or without restraint.

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

4.verbTo criticise vehemently.

"His latest film was savaged by most reviewers."

5.verb(of an animal) To attack with the teeth.

6.verbTo make savage.

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