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SAVAGE

(noun, adj.sat, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 15 meanings of the word Savage.

How to pronounce savage:

US

Savage - as a noun

A member of an uncivilized people

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
barbarian
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
primitiveprimitive person
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A cruelly rapacious person

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beastbrutewildcatwolf

Savage - as an adjective satellite

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

Example: "A barbarous crime"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
barbarousbrutalcruelfellroughshodvicious

Wild and menacing

Example: "A pack of feral dogs"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
feralferine

Without civilizing influences

Example: "Barbarian invaders"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
barbarianbarbaricunciviliseduncivilizedwild

Marked by extreme and violent energy

Example: "A ferocious beating"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ferociousfiercefurious

Savage - as a verb

Attack brutally and fiercely

Criticize harshly or violently

Example: "The press savaged the new president"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blastcrucifypillory

Savage - as an adjective

Wild; not cultivated.

Example: "A savage wilderness"

Barbaric; not civilized.

Example: "Savage manners"

Fierce and ferocious.

Example: "A savage spirit"

Brutal, vicious or merciless.

Example: "He gave the dog a savage kick."

Unpleasant or unfair.

Great, brilliant, amazing.

Example: "Although it didn't look very good, it tasted absolutely savage."

Nude; naked.

Example Sentences

"The savage emerged from the jungle, armed with a spear."
"The ancient tribe worshipped the spirits of the savage."
"The savage attacked the village, leaving destruction in its wake."
"They captured a wild savage and brought him to the village."
"Legends speak of a mythical savage with extraordinary powers."
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Word Game Points

Is SAVAGE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, savage is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SAVAGE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is SAVAGE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, savage is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SAVAGE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is SAVAGE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, savage is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SAVAGE has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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