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savaging

UK
/ˈsæv.ɪdʒ.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈsæv.ɪdʒ.ɪŋ/
savagingnoun
savagings
pl
Translations
lynchageAu sens figuré, pour une critique ou une attaque très violente.
The politician faced a savaging from the media after his controversial remarks.
Le politicien a subi un lynchage médiatique après ses propos controversés.
Additional translations
attaqueSens général, pour une agression ou une critique violente.
Definitions
The act of attacking or criticizing someone or something in a fierce or aggressive manner.
The politician faced a savaging from the media after his controversial remarks.
Synonyms
attack
beating
battering
mauling
assault
savaginggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈsæv.ɪ.dʒɪŋ/
US
/ˈsæv.ɪ.dʒɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that is violently attacking or criticizing.
Translations
férocePour une attaque, une critique ou une morsure très violente.
The savaging dogs left the intruders badly injured.
Les chiens féroces ont grièvement blessé les intrus.
Additional translations
agressifPour qualifier un comportement ou une attaque violente.
Definitions
Attacking, mauling, or criticizing fiercely.
The savaging dogs left the intruders badly injured.
savageverb

savaging

ing-form

savaged
Past Simple
savaged
Past Participle
savaging
ing-form
UK
/ˈsæv.ɪdʒ/
US
/ˈsæv.ɪdʒ/
Translations
déchiqueterAu sens d’attaquer brutalement.
The dog savaged the intruder, leaving him with multiple injuries.
Le chien a déchiqueté l’intrus, lui causant de multiples blessures.
démolirFamilier; au sens de critiquer très sévèrement.
The critics savaged the new play, calling it a complete disaster.
Les critiques ont démoli la nouvelle pièce, la qualifiant de désastre total.
Definitions
To attack or treat brutally or viciously.
The dog savaged the intruder, leaving him with multiple injuries.
To criticize harshly or fiercely.
The critics savaged the new play, calling it a complete disaster.
Synonyms
assail
batter
pounce
assault
attack
savagenoun
Definitions
A person regarded as primitive or uncivilized.
The explorers encountered a tribe they described as savages.
A brutal or vicious person.
The criminal was considered a savage by the community due to his violent actions.
(slang) A bold, impressive, or fierce person who inspires admiration.
She was a real savage on the basketball court.
savageadjective
Definitions
Fierce, violent, and uncontrolled.
The savage storm uprooted trees and damaged houses across the town.
Critically harsh or severe.
The critic's savage review left the film's director disheartened.
Primitive and uncivilized.
The explorers encountered a savage tribe that had never been contacted by the outside world.
(slang) Admirably impressive, ruthless, or boldly defiant in a way that evokes respect or awe.
Her savage comeback silenced the entire room.
Existing in a natural or untamed state; wild.
The explorers trekked across savage landscapes untouched by humans.
savageadverb
Definitions
Very; extremely (chiefly informal, dialectal).
It's savage cold outside tonight.
savageinterjection
Definitions
(slang) An exclamation expressing admiration, approval, or amazement at something impressively bold, ruthless, or skillful.
"You dunked over three defenders? Savage!"
savageproper noun
Definitions
A surname.
Fred Savage gained fame as the child star of 'The Wonder Years.'
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