savaging

SaySAV-ij-ing/ˈsævɪd͡ʒɪŋ/

Pluralsavagings

3 meanings of savaging

1
nouncountable
A fierce attack, or very harsh criticism of someone or something.
Like being torn apart, either by sharp claws or by cruel words.
The boxer gave his opponent a real savaging in the final round.
Her first novel got a savaging from the newspaper reviewers.
Similarmauling, attack, hammering, drubbing, panning
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2
verb
Present participle of savage. Use this -ing form when the action is happening right now or continuing.
The wolves were savaging the carcass when we arrived.
The critics are savaging her latest album online.
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3
noununcountable
When a mother animal attacks or hurts her own babies.
Like a frightened animal that suddenly turns on its own young.
The farmer worried about savaging after the sow had her piglets.
Savaging is more common when a young mother is stressed.

savaging is a form of savage

savage, verb: To attack a person or animal in a wild, violent way. Full entry

Forms: savagesavages he/she/itsavaging -ing formsavaged past tense, past participle
Spelling: savage → savaging: drop the e, add -ing

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