savagizes

[US]/[ˈsævɪdʒaɪz]/
[UK]/[ˈsævɪdʒaɪz]/

Translation

v. (makes something savage)To make something more savage or brutal; to corrupt or degrade.
v. (historical - to civilize in a negative way)Historically, to civilize by force or oppression, often implying the destruction of native cultures (now considered pejorative).

Phrases & Collocations

savagizes the land

savagizes quickly

savagizes relentlessly

savagizes completely

Example Sentences

the harsh environment often savagizes travelers unprepared for its challenges.

critics argue that the film savagizes the historical context for dramatic effect.

the relentless market forces can savagize smaller businesses struggling to compete.

years of war savagized the landscape, leaving behind a desolate wasteland.

he claimed the political system savagizes individuals who dare to dissent.

the director's style savagizes traditional storytelling conventions.

the novel savagizes the romantic ideal of love, presenting a darker reality.

poverty and violence savagize communities, creating cycles of despair.

the corporation savagized the local culture in its pursuit of profit.

the critic savagized the artist's work, calling it derivative and unoriginal.

the experience savagized her, leaving her cynical and distrustful.

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