Definition of Savagery

1. Noun. The property of being untamed and ferocious. "A craving for barbaric splendor, for savagery and color and the throb of drums"

Exact synonyms: Savageness
Generic synonyms: Ferocity, Fierceness, Furiousness, Fury, Vehemence, Violence, Wildness
Derivative terms: Savage, Savage, Savage, Savage

2. Noun. The trait of extreme cruelty.
Exact synonyms: Brutality, Ferociousness, Viciousness
Generic synonyms: Cruelness, Cruelty, Harshness
Derivative terms: Brutal, Ferocious, Vicious, Vicious, Vicious

3. Noun. A brutal barbarous savage act.
Exact synonyms: Barbarism, Barbarity, Brutality
Generic synonyms: Atrocity, Inhumanity
Derivative terms: Barbaric, Savage

Definition of Savagery

1. n. The state of being savage; savageness; savagism.

Definition of Savagery

1. the quality of being savage [n -RIES]

Medical Definition of Savagery

1. 1. The state of being savage; savageness; savagism. "A like work of primeval savagery." (C. Kingsley) 2. An act of cruelty; barbarity. "The wildest savagery, the vilest stroke, That ever wall-eyed wrath or staring rage Presented to the tears of soft remorse." (Shak) 3. Wild growth, as of plants. Origin: F. Sauvagerie. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Savagery

sauvegarde
Sauvignon blanc
Sauvignon grape
sav
savable
savage
savage
Savage's perineal body
savaged
savagely
savageness
savagenesses
savager
savageries
savagery (current term)
savagery (current term)
savages
savagest
Savage syndrome
savaging
savagism
savagisms
savanilla
savanna
savanna
savannah
savannahs
Savannah River
savannas
savant

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