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savage vs criticise

criticise vs savage

savage is a noun but criticise is not a noun.

savage is an adjective but criticise is not an adjective.

savage and criticise both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
savage Yes Yes Yes No
criticise No No Yes No
As verbs, criticise is a hypernym of savage; that is, criticise is a word with a broader meaning than savage:
  • savage: criticize harshly or violently
  • criticise: find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
Other hypernyms of savage include criticize, knock, pick apart.
savage (noun) criticise (noun)
a member of an uncivilized people
a cruelly rapacious person
savage (adjective) criticise (adjective)
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
without civilizing influences
marked by extreme and violent energy
wild and menacing
savage (verb) criticise (verb)
criticize harshly or violently find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
attack brutally and fiercely act as a critic
Difference between savage and criticise

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