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SAVAGES

(noun, adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Savages.

Savages - 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

Savages - 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

Savages - 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 tribe of savages lived deep in the jungle."
"The explorers were captured by the savages and held captive."
"The savages danced around the fire, chanting and yelling."
"The documentary showed the harsh lives of the savages."
"The novelist wrote a book about a group of savages striving for civilization."
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Word Game Points

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

SAVAGES has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is SAVAGES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, savages is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SAVAGES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is SAVAGES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, savages is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SAVAGES has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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