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savage vs criticize

criticize vs savage

savage is a noun but criticize is not a noun.

savage is an adjective but criticize is not an adjective.

savage and criticize both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
savage Yes Yes Yes No
criticize No No Yes No
As verbs, criticize is a hypernym of savage; that is, criticize is a word with a broader meaning than savage:
  • savage: criticize harshly or violently
  • criticize: find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
Other hypernyms of savage include criticise, knock, pick apart.
savage (noun) criticize (noun)
a member of an uncivilized people
a cruelly rapacious person
savage (adjective) criticize (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) criticize (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 criticize

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