savage

• Adjektiv, das etwas Wildes, Brutales oder äußerst Hartes beschreibt; umgangssprachlich auch für etwas Großartiges oder Beeindruckendes verwendet.

An adjective used to describe something that is fierce, violent, or extremely harsh; also used informally to mean 'excellent' or 'impressive'.

1. Cruel or violentB2formal

   Describes actions or people that are deliberately cruel, causing pain or suffering.

   Grausam

   • The dictator's savage regime was responsible for countless atrocities.
   • He received a savage beating from the attackers.
   • The critic wrote a savage review of the new play.

   Synonymebarbaricbloodthirstybrutalferociousfierceinhumanemercilessruthlesssadisticvicious

   Antonymecivilizedcompassionategentlehumanekindmercifultender

2. Wild and fierceB2formal

   Describes an animal or person that is wild, untamed, and threatening.

   Wild und grausam

   • The hikers were warned about the savage wolves in the area.
   • A savage storm battered the coastline.
   • The dog gave a savage growl when approached.

   Synonymebrutalferalferociousfierceuntamedviciouswild

   Antonymecivilizeddocilegentlemildtame

3. Uncivilized or primitiveC1formal

   Describes a person or society considered to be lacking in culture or refinement.

   Wild oder primitiv

   • The explorers described the tribe as living in a savage state.
   • The novel depicts a savage world without laws or order.
   • Some historical accounts unfairly labeled indigenous peoples as savage.

   Synonymebarbaricbarbarousprimitiveuncivilizeduntamedwild

   Antonymecivilizedculturedrefined

4. Intense and energeticB2informal

   Marked by extreme force, energy, or aggression.

   Wild und energisch

   • The band put on a savage performance that electrified the crowd.
   • He launched a savage attack on his political opponent.
   • The team played with savage determination to win the championship.

   Synonymeaggressivebrutalferociousfierceforcefulintensepowerfulragingvehementviciousviolentwild

   Antonymegentlemeekmild

• Substantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, die als primitiv oder unzivilisiert gilt, oder eine Person, die grausam oder brutal ist.

A noun referring to a person regarded as primitive or uncivilized, or a person who is fiercely cruel or brutal.

1. Uncivilized personB2formal

   A person belonging to a primitive or undeveloped society, often used historically in a derogatory way.

   Wilder

   • The explorers described the tribe as savages in their journals.
   • The term 'savage' is now considered offensive and outdated.
   • Colonial literature often portrayed indigenous people as savages.

   Synonymebarbarianheathenprimitivewild man

   Antonymecivilizedculturedrefined

2. Cruel or brutal personB2formal

   A person who is extremely cruel, violent, or ruthless.

   grausamer Mensch

   • The dictator was a savage who showed no mercy.
   • He was a savage in the way he treated his prisoners.
   • The film portrays the villain as a cold-blooded savage.

   Synonymebarbarianbeastfiendmonsterogresadistthug

   Antonymecompassionatehumanitarianpacifistphilanthropist

• Verb, das eine heftige, brutale Attacke oder scharfe Kritik an jemandem oder etwas bezeichnet.

A verb used to indicate the act of attacking or criticizing someone or something fiercely and brutally.

1. Attack brutallyB2formal

   To attack someone or something in a fierce, violent, and uncontrolled manner.

   Brutal angreifen

   • The lion savaged its prey without hesitation.
   • The dog savaged the intruder, causing serious injuries.
   • The protesters were savaged by the security forces.

   Synonymeclawlaceratemanglemaulset upon

   Antonymedefendguardprotectsheltershield

2. Criticize harshlyB2informal

   To criticize someone or something in a very severe and aggressive way.

   Scharf kritisieren

   • The critic savaged the director's latest film in his review.
   • Her speech was savaged by the opposition party.
   • The article savaged the government's new policy.

   Synonymeattackberateblastcastigatecrucifyexcoriatelambastepilloryslam

   Antonymecommendcomplimentflatterlaudpraise