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/ˈsævɪdʒ/ · sav·age
noun
- An uncivilized or feral human; a barbarian. The explorers described the tribe as savages, though later scholars questioned that label.
- A defiant person. She was a real savage on the debate stage, never backing down.
verb
- To attack or assault someone or something ferociously or without restraint. No matter how anyone might savage me, I should stay strong.
- To criticise vehemently. His latest film was savaged by most reviewers.
- (of an animal) To attack with the teeth. The dog savaged the chew toy, tearing it to pieces.
adjective
- Wild; not cultivated. They trekked through a savage wilderness untouched by humans.
- Barbaric; not civilized. The novel depicts savage manners of the ancient empire.
- Fierce and ferocious. She fought with a savage spirit that inspired her teammates.
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Did you know? The word 'savage' gave rise to the 18th‑century literary movement known as the 'Savage School', and it was also the surname of the famous 18th‑century poet Richard Savage, whose tumultuous life inspired many Romantic writers.