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savage

Pronunciation: [ˈsævɪdʒ]

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Learn how to use savage in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

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.

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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.

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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?

How to pronounce savage

Pronunciation: [ˈsævɪdʒ]

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