savage

• Прилагательное, используемое для описания чего-то свирепого, жестокого или чрезвычайно сурового; также неформально используется в значении 'отличный' или 'впечатляющий'.

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.

   Жестокий

   • 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.

   Синонимыbarbaricbloodthirstybrutalferociousfierceinhumanemercilessruthlesssadisticvicious

   Антонимыcivilizedcompassionategentlehumanekindmercifultender

2. Wild and fierceB2formal

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

   Дикий и свирепый

   • 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.

   Синонимыbrutalferalferociousfierceuntamedviciouswild

   Антонимыcivilizeddocilegentlemildtame

3. Uncivilized or primitiveC1formal

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

   Дикий или примитивный

   • 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.

   Синонимыbarbaricbarbarousprimitiveuncivilizeduntamedwild

   Антонимыcivilizedculturedrefined

4. Intense and energeticB2informal

   Marked by extreme force, energy, or aggression.

   Яростный

   • 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.

   Синонимыaggressivebrutalferociousfierceforcefulintensepowerfulragingvehementviciousviolentwild

   Антонимыgentlemeekmild

• Существительное, обозначающее человека, считающегося примитивным или нецивилизованным, или человека, который является жестоким или грубым.

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.

   Дикарь

   • 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.

   Синонимыbarbarianheathenprimitivewild man

   Антонимыcivilizedculturedrefined

2. Cruel or brutal personB2formal

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

   Жестокий человек

   • 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.

   Синонимыbarbarianbeastfiendmonsterogresadistthug

   Антонимыcompassionatehumanitarianpacifistphilanthropist

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия яростного и жестокого нападения или критики кого-либо или чего-либо.

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.

   Жестоко нападать

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

   Синонимыclawlaceratemanglemaulset upon

   Антонимыdefendguardprotectsheltershield

2. Criticize harshlyB2informal

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

   Резко критиковать

   • 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.

   Синонимыattackberateblastcastigatecrucifyexcoriatelambastepilloryslam

   Антонимыcommendcomplimentflatterlaudpraise