savage

in a savage temper.

He was in a savage mood.

They shot a savage lion.

the lad took a savage beating.

savage beasts of the jungle.

the region's history of savage internecine warfare.

he was attacked by a savage hound.

they launched a savage attack on the Budget.

this would deal a savage blow to the government's fight.

He has a savage temper.

He was savaged by wild animals.

The drink had savaged him.

a savage outburst of temper;

a savage feud over drugs money.

the crude life of our savage ancesters in the remote past

a rude and savage land; a rude agricultural implement.

a savage attack on a political rival.See Synonyms at cruel

The critics savaged the new play.