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Definition savage in American English

savage verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈsævɪdʒ/
1

to criticize someone or something severely

Example

Smith's play was savaged by the critics.

Synonyms and related words
attack damn savage
2

if an animal savages someone, it attacks them and injures or kills them

Example

A jogger was savaged by two Rottweilers yesterday.

Synonyms and related words
kill murder strangle injure harm wound
Definition savage in American English