Savage and Vindictive

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

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

Nearby Words: savagely, savagery, savaged, savaging

Vindictive

Vindictive adjective - Likely to seek revenge.

Savage and vindictive are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Savage" instead an adjective "Vindictive".

Nearby Word: vindictively
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