Hurtful and Savage

Hurtful

Hurtful adjective - Causing or capable of causing harm.

Savage and hurtful are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Savage" instead an adjective "Hurtful".

Nearby Words: hurt, hurting

Savage

Savage adjective - Not civilized.

Hurtful and savage are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hurtful" instead an adjective "Savage".

Nearby Words: savagely, savagery, savaged, savaging
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