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savage

Pronunciación: [ˈsævɪdʒ]

Palabra

Contexto: «behavior»

(adjective) when someone is very fierce, cruel, or uncontrollable. It's often used to describe someone who acts in a wild and aggressive way, like a wild animal.

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The lion was savage when it hunted for food in the jungle.

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The puppy was not savage at all; it was very friendly and loved to play.

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Did you see how savage that game got when they started fighting?

Contexto: «character»

(noun) a person who is fierce, rude, or mean. It can describe someone who acts in a wild way or doesn't follow rules.

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He was known as a savage in school because he never backed down from a challenge.

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She is not a savage; she is actually quite kind and helpful.

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Do you think that player is a savage or just very competitive?

Contexto: «attack»

(verb) to criticize someone in a very harsh or aggressive way. It’s when someone talks about someone else in a mean or disrespectful manner.

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The movie was savaged by critics for its poor storyline.

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The play wasn't savaged by the audience; they actually enjoyed it.

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Why did they savage the new game so much on social media?

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