SAVAGING

(of an animal or force of nature) fierce, violent, and uncontrolled

(of something bad or negative) very great; severe

(of a person or group) primitive and uncivilized.

a brutal or vicious person

a member of a people regarded as primitive and uncivilized.

a representation of a bearded and semi-naked man with a wreath of leaves.

(especially of a dog or wild animal) attack ferociously and maul