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wild vs savage

savage vs wild

wild and savage both are nouns.

wild and savage both are adjectives.

wild is not a verb while savage is a verb.

wild is an adverb but savage is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
wild Yes Yes No Yes
savage Yes Yes Yes No
As adjectives, wild and savage are synonyms defined as:
  • wild and savage: without civilizing influences
Other synonyms of wild include barbarian, barbaric, uncivilised, uncivilized.
wild (noun) savage (noun)
a wild and uninhabited area left in its natural condition a member of an uncivilized people
a wild primitive state untouched by civilization a cruelly rapacious person
wild (adjective) savage (adjective)
in a natural state; not tamed or domesticated or cultivated (of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control without civilizing influences
involving risk or danger marked by extreme and violent energy
intensely enthusiastic about or preoccupied with wild and menacing
located in a dismal or remote area; desolate
talking or behaving irrationally
(of colors or sounds) intensely vivid or loud
without civilizing influences
in a state of extreme emotion
(of the elements) as if showing violent anger
fanciful and unrealistic; foolish
without a basis in reason or fact
deviating widely from an intended course
wild (verb) savage (verb)
criticize harshly or violently
attack brutally and fiercely
wild (adverb) savage (adverb)
in a wild or undomesticated manner
in an uncontrolled and rampant manner
Difference between wild and savage

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