Synonyms for

Savages

Verb / ˈsævʌdʒʌz / / ˈsævɪdʒɪz / Another word for savages — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Savages means uncivilized or primitive people who may be violent or cruel.

Synonyms & similar words

wolf savage blast pillory barbarian wildcat crucify beast brute barbarians heathens brutes wildlings savagery

Synonyms by register

Formal

barbarians uncivilized primitives heathens

Informal

brutes animals monsters savages

Literary

wildlings savages untamed

Antonyms

civilized cultured refined sophisticated gentle peaceful domesticated

Common collocations

  • savage attack
  • savage beast
  • savage nature
  • savage beauty
  • savage criticism
  • savage indifference
  • savage warrior

Word family

noun savage
verb savage
adjective savage

Usage note

The term 'savage' can be offensive when used to describe people or cultures, carrying historical connotations of racism and dehumanization. It is best avoided in such contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The savages painted their faces before going to war.
  2. The explorers encountered a group of savages in the forest.
  3. The savages had no idea how to use modern technology.
  4. The movie showed how the savages lived in harmony with nature.
  5. The colonialists considered the native population as savages.

Quotes

  • 'The civilized man has built a coach, but has lost the use of his feet.' - Ralph Waldo Emerson
  • 'We have met the enemy, and he is us.' - Walt Kelly
  • 'We are not a materialistic people, but we are a violent one.' - Steven Spielberg

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