What is another word for savaged?

Pronunciation: [sˈavɪd͡ʒd] (IPA)

The word "savaged" refers to an aggressive behavior that causes physical harm or injury. Some synonyms that can be used instead of the word "savaged" are attacked, mauled, assaulted, battered, and pummeled. Each of these words implies a forceful or violent action that results in harm or damage. Other options include ravaged, destroyed, decimated, and demolished, which can suggest a more severe or widespread impact. The choice of synonym will depend on the context and level of intensity required. Despite the negative connotations of the word "savaged," it is important to remember that there are usually more appropriate and respectful ways to describe violent events.

What are the hypernyms for Savaged?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Savaged

When Sellers savaged the cat in a manner which should have brought the S.P.C.A. down upon him, Beverley merely beamed.
"The Man Upstairs and Other Stories"
P. G. Wodehouse
I was so savaged by my wrongs, that I delighted in the recital of this adventure, made him repeat the particulars and feasted my eyes on the blood that remained on his clothes and sword.
"The Adventures of Roderick Random"
Tobias Smollett
These people, who lead our houses of worship, can ignite their congregations to carry their faith into action, can reach out to all of our children, to all of the people in distress, to those who have been savaged by the breakdown of all we hold dear, because so much of what must be done must come from the inside out.
"Complete State of the Union Addresses from 1790 to the Present"
Various

Famous quotes with Savaged

  • George Bush says what John Kerry did was noble. Yet he sees him being savaged by his own supporters.
    Mark Shields
  • The crowd pressed round the dais and the band broke into the national anthem. 'Broke into' was the wrong expression. They ransacked it. Stone closed his eyes and clenched his fists to stop himself laughing as the wailing brass savaged his eardrums.
    Christopher Wood (writer)
  • The most dangerous of devotions, in my opinion, is the one endemic to Christianity: With a second life waiting, suffering can be endured- especially in other people. The natural environment can be used up. Enemies of the faith can be savaged and suicidal martyrdom praised.
    E. O. Wilson

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