Meaning & use
Savagely
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In a fiercely violent, brutal, or uncontrolled manner.
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The critic savagely panned the film in his review.
The dog was savagely attacked by a pack of wild animals.
A note on using this word
Can describe literal physical violence or, more figuratively, harsh criticism or mockery.
Words with a similar meaning
brutallyferociously
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