Synonyms for Barbaric
Definition of barbaric
adjective
- without civilizing influences; "barbarian invaders"; "barbaric practices"; "a savage people"; "fighting is crude and uncivilized especially if the weapons are efficient"-Margaret Meade; "wild tribes"
- unrestrained and crudely rich; "barbaric use of color or ornament"
5 synonyms found
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"Barbaric" in song lyrics
See how barbaric is used in real songs:
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"And everything we did back then was barbaric"
Vinnie Paz f/ Shara Worden — Keep Movin' On -
"Yes, the NHS has only finite resources. But denying life saving drugs to those who've had 'a good innings' is barbaric"
Daily Mail — Daily Mail