savagery
Translation
savagery, brutality, ferocity
Examples
The savagery of the attack shocked everyone.
The savagery of the attack shocked everyone.
They were accused of acts of savagery.
They were accused of acts of savagery.
Grammar Patterns
the savagery of ((sth.)) the quality of being savage in (sth.) The savagery of the storm was frightening.
Similar Words
Synonyms: brutality, cruelty, barbarity; Antonyms: civilization, gentleness, kindness
Etymology
From 'savage' + '-ery' (noun suffix for a quality/state). 'Savage' comes from Old French 'sauvage' ('wild').
Memory Tips
Picture the 'savagery' of a wild animal or an uncivilised act. The '-ery' suffix often denotes a state or condition.