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Meaning of savagery
The quality of being savagely cruel or violent
Etymology of savagery
The word "savagery" has its roots in the Latin word "savage," meaning wild or untamed, and the suffix "-ery," which forms a noun indicating a place, state, or condition
Historically, the term was used to describe the perceived barbarity or uncivilized nature of certain cultures or societies
Synonyms
brutality
cruelty
ferocity
viciousness
barbarity
savageness
violence
fierceness
ruthlessness
mercilessness
heartlessness
inhumanity
atrocity
monstrosity
abomination
horror
terror
intimidation
menace
threat
cruelty
brutality
ruthlessness
mercilessness
heartlessness
inhumanity
atrocity
monstrosity
abomination
horror
terror
violence
fierceness
viciousness
barbarity
savageness
Definitions
- The state of being savage, fierce, or violent
- * A savage or violent act
Usage Examples
- The report highlighted the savagery of the attacks on innocent civilians
- * The savagery of the crime scene was a shock to everyone involved