Do you often get confused with the meaning of some English words? Do you sometimes find it hard to remember the meanings of a word that have various meanings?
We all are aware of the fact that various words in English have more than one meaning. There are many words whose meaning changes with the change in its use. Many times the interpretation of a word depends on the way we choose to use it in a sentence. One such word is Savage. This word essentially means wild or untamed. But, along with the change in its usage the meaning of the word under goes some major changes.
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Ways In Which The Word Savage Can Be Used
#1.It can be used to denote an incident or a situation that is cruel. It can be used to refer to anything that is cruel. For example: “A savage dog attacked the young man.” “That was a savage attack on the lonely old lady.” Here the dog and is addressed as cruel because of his wild actions. The incident where in an old lady was attacked violently is being addressed as savage.
#2. It can be used to express the disapproval for something. When you refer to people as savage you are expressing your dissatisfaction with them. You are disapproving their behavior or deeds. You find what do to be either violent or negative.
#3. You can also use the word to denote something that took place with a person as savage. In that case, the usage of the word changes. You use it as savaged. For example: “The victim was savaged by the killer.”
#4. We also use the word in place of a negative opinion or remark about a thing or a piece of art. It is used for critiquing purposes. “The book had been savaged by critiques.”
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