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Definition savage in British English

savage adjective

adjective
/ˈsævɪdʒ/
Example

a savage attack/beating/murder

Example

A savage look flitted across his face.

Example

She took a savage pleasure in pointing out their mistakes.

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1.1

a savage animal is likely to attack you

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Example

savage cuts in public services

Example

Losing his job had been a savage blow.

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3

criticizing someone or something very much

Example

She wrote a savage review of the book.

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a savage attack on the government's policies

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4

an insulting way of describing someone or something from a culture that is not considered to be advanced. This is now considered offensive.

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Definition savage in British English