Synonyms for Savage
Definition of savage
adjective
- (of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering; "a barbarous crime"; "brutal beatings"; "cruel tortures"; "Stalin's roughshod treatment of the kulaks"; "a savage slap"; "vicious kicks"
- wild and menacing; "a pack of feral dogs"
- 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"
20 synonyms found
Writing tips for "savage"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like barbarian, barbaric, barbarous can replace "savage" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
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"Savage" in song lyrics
See how savage is used in real songs:
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"I'm savage, I'm-I'm savage"
7L & Esoteric f/ Apathy, Vinnie Paz — Speak Now -
"Yo, I touch the mic like a savage"
7L and Esoteric f/ Inspectah Deck — Speaking Real Words -
"Ill graphics, far from a savage"
9th Prince — Originators