noun

savagery

SAV-ihj-rih

Savagery (noun) means Extreme cruelty or violent, brutal behaviour. Example: “The court described the crime as an act of pure savagery.”

noun

Extreme cruelty or violent, brutal behaviour.

"The court described the crime as an act of pure savagery."

A specific act of shocking violence or cruelty.

"Historians documented the savageries committed during the war."

How to use savagery

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In plain EnglishExtreme cruelty or brutality, or an instance of it.

savageries plural

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The court described the crime as an act of pure _____.

From "savage" plus the noun ending "-ry."

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What does “savagery” mean?

The word “savagery” means extreme cruelty or violent, brutal behaviour. In plain terms, extreme cruelty or brutality, or an instance of it.

How do you pronounce “savagery”?

“Savagery” is pronounced SAV-ihj-rih (/ˈsæv.ɪd͡ʒ.ɹɪ/ in IPA).

How do you use “savagery” in a sentence?

Here is “savagery” used in a sentence: “The court described the crime as an act of pure savagery.”

What part of speech is “savagery”?

“Savagery” is a noun.

How many meanings does “savagery” have?

“Savagery” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: extreme cruelty or violent, brutal behaviour.

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