Savagery Definition & Meaning
savagery
- noun
- the property of being untamed and ferocious; "the coastline is littered with testaments to the savageness of the waters"; "a craving for barbaric splendor, for savagery and color and the throb of drums"
- the trait of extreme cruelty
- a brutal barbarous savage act
"Savagery" in song lyrics
See how savagery is used in real songs:
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"Mark the blasphemy elements of elogance and savagery"
Aesop Rock — Dryspell -
"Let's crack the safe for the sake of the savagery"
DJ Muggs & Planet Asia f/ Cynic, Killah Priest, Scratch — Black Angels -
"Violent winds at 300 mph, sacred savagery"
Ganksta NIP — Psychic Thoughts
Words that rhyme with savagery
Usage tips for "savagery"
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