seem savage

Frequency: 6.57.9 per million words

Used to describe an impression of being fierce or cruel.

savageVERBS + savage

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seem

Examples (10)

  • The wolf's eyes could seem savage in the moonlight.
  • His criticism of the new policy did seem quite savage to me.
  • Even though the dog looked fierce, it didn't seem truly savage once you got to know it.
  • The ancient warrior's methods might seem savage by today's standards.
  • Her response to the insult could seem savage to an outsider.
  • The storm began to seem more savage as the wind picked up speed.
  • At first, the new regulations didn't seem savage, but their impact was severe.
  • The way he reacted to the minor mistake made him seem utterly savage.
  • Despite his gentle demeanor, his words could sometimes seem surprisingly savage.
  • The fight for survival in the wilderness can seem incredibly savage.