savage
Pronunciation: [ˈsævɪdʒ]
Word
Context: "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.
Example
The lion was savage when it hunted for food in the jungle.
Example
The puppy was not savage at all; it was very friendly and loved to play.
Example
Did you see how savage that game got when they started fighting?
Context: "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.
Example
He was known as a savage in school because he never backed down from a challenge.
Example
She is not a savage; she is actually quite kind and helpful.
Example
Do you think that player is a savage or just very competitive?
Context: "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.
Example
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.
Example
Why did they savage the new game so much on social media?
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