Synonyms of savaged

savaged

verb

past tense of savage

as in attacked

to criticize harshly and usually publicly

book reviewers mercilessly savaged his latest novel

Synonyms & Similar Words

• attacked
• slammed
• scolded
• abused
• criticized
• blasted
• assailed
• excoriated
• insulted
• lambasted
• bashed
• trashed
• castigated
• scathed
• cursed
• vituperated
• harassed
• jumped (on)
• tied into
• berated
• belabored
• reviled
• sailed into
• harangued
• disparaged
• reprimanded
• lit into
• potshot
• belittled
• vilified
• execrated
• harried
• blasphemed
• affronted
• slandered
• whipped
• libeled
• chastised
• profaned
• traduced
• beat up on
• bad-mouthed
• fulminated
• slurred
• rebuked
• imprecated
• laced (into)
• aspersed
• lashed (out)
• chid
• blackguarded
• put down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• praised
• hailed
• commended
• acclaimed
• complimented
• lauded

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of savaged

The disease savaged the American economy, set back the education of a generation of American children, inflamed political divisions, and undermined confidence in vital public health protections, including vaccination. — David Blumenthal, STAT, 20 July 2026

The show has certainly savaged Democrats at times, but its progressive loyalties have only grown clearer over the years. — Chris Smith, Vanity Fair, 13 July 2026

The urgency of the situation didn’t satiate the rage of pensioners and the public, who savaged Starmer’s government in the press. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 11 July 2026

The two sides publicly savaged each other, with dueling allegations of mishandling forensic evidence, among other things. — Joaquin Sapien, ProPublica, 30 June 2026

One is a recent hit movie, the other a popular but savaged documentary, setting a Rotten Tomatoes record for Netflix. — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026

When Biden considered appointing Susan Davies, a former deputy White House counsel under President Obama, to the Justice Department’s top antitrust post, a slew of articles savaged her as a corporate shill. — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 26 May 2026

Though the film included input – and an onscreen role – from the legendary Gene Kelly, it was savaged by critics. — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 15 May 2026

We’ve been dealt a nigh-unbearable hand when two of our communities were utterly savaged by fire. — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026