Sadistic and Savage

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Sadistic

Sadistic adjective - Having or showing the desire to inflict severe pain and suffering on others.
Usage example: the troubled youth is being treated by a psychotherapist for his sadistic urges to hurt animals
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Savage is a synonym for sadistic in cruel topic. In some cases you can use "Savage" instead an adjective "Sadistic", when it comes to topics like callous.
Nearby Words: sadism, sadistically, sadist

Savage

Savage adjective - Having or showing the desire to inflict severe pain and suffering on others.
Usage example: a savage attack on a helpless person
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Sadistic is a synonym for savage in cruel topic. You can use "Sadistic" instead an adjective "Savage", if it concerns topics such as vicious.
Nearby Words: savagely, savagery, savaged, savaging

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