(of an animal or force of nature) fierce, violent, and uncontrolled

packs of savage dogs roamed the streets

(of something bad or negative) very great; severe

the decision was a savage blow for the town

(of a person or group) primitive and uncivilized

a brutal or vicious person

the mother of one of the victims has described his assailants as savages

a member of a people regarded as primitive and uncivilized

a representation of a bearded and semi-naked man with a wreath of leaves

(especially of a dog or wild animal) attack ferociously and maul

police are rounding up dogs after a girl was savaged