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SAVAGING

(noun, adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Savaging.

Savaging - as a noun

A member of an uncivilized people

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
barbarian13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
primitive16primitive person
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A cruelly rapacious person

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beast7brute7wildcat13wolf10

Savaging - as an adjective satellite

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

Example: "A barbarous crime"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
barbarous13brutal8cruel7fell7roughshod17vicious12

Wild and menacing

Example: "A pack of feral dogs"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
feral8ferine9

Without civilizing influences

Example: "Barbarian invaders"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
barbarian13barbaric14uncivilised17uncivilized26wild8

Marked by extreme and violent energy

Example: "A ferocious beating"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ferocious14fierce11furious10

Savaging - as a verb

Attack brutally and fiercely

Criticize harshly or violently

Example: "The press savaged the new president"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blast7crucify17pillory12

Example Sentences

"The savaging winds tore through the landscape, leaving behind a path of destruction."
"The hiker stumbled upon the aftermath of a savaging bear attack."
"The village suffered a savaging flood that destroyed many homes."
"The news report showed the savaging effects of the tornado on the town."
"The savaging storm caused widespread power outages in the area."
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Word Game Points

Is SAVAGING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, savaging is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SAVAGING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is SAVAGING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, savaging is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SAVAGING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is SAVAGING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, savaging is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SAVAGING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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