Savage (Verb)
Meaning 1
Attack brutally and fiercely.
Classification
Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.
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Meaning 2
Criticize harshly or violently; "The press savaged the new President"; "The critics crucified the author for plagiarizing a famous passage".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The tabloid reporters savaged the movie star for his divorce scandal.
- Her opinions were savaged by her opponent in the heated debate.
- The article savaged the company for their shady business practices.
- Critics savaged the film, calling it a pretentious and overhyped blockbuster.
- The politician's speech was savaged by journalists who called her promises unrealistic.