CEFR C1

savagery

noun

Meaning

Extreme cruelty and violence; the quality of being wild, uncivilized, or brutal.

Examples

The documentary depicted the savagery of ancient tribal warfare.
Witnesses were horrified by the senseless savagery of the crime.

Synonyms: brutality, barbarity, ferocity, atrocity

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savagery (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈsævɪdʒəri/

Definition

Extreme cruelty and violence; the quality of being wild, uncivilized, or brutal.

Examples

The documentary depicted the savagery of ancient tribal warfare.
Witnesses were horrified by the senseless savagery of the crime.
Despite its beauty, the wilderness can also reveal its raw savagery.

Synonyms of savagery

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Antonyms of savagery

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