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Savage (Verb)

Meaning 1

Attack brutally and fiercely.

Classification

Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.

Hypernyms

  • Attack
  • Set On
  • Assault

Related Words

  • Savagery (noun)
  • Savage (noun)

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.

Synonyms

  • Blast
  • Crucify
  • Pillory

Hypernyms

  • Criticise
  • Criticize
  • Pick Apart
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