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savagery

1 of 1noun
/ˈsævɪdʒri/
1

a violent act marked by extreme cruelty and aggression

  • Witnesses were horrified by the savagery displayed during the riot.
  • Her memoir recounted the savagery she experienced during the war.
  • The dictator's regime was notorious for its savagery and human rights abuses.
  • The survivors described the savagery they endured during the invasion.
2

the trait of extreme cruelty

3

the property of being untamed and ferocious

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