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selvageria

[sel.va.ɡə.ˈri.ə]
nounfemininepl: selvagerias
savagery
1. The quality or state of being savage; cruelty, brutality, or extreme violence
The selvageria of the attack shocked the entire community.
A selvageria do ataque chocou toda a comunidade.
2. Lack of civilization; wild or primitive behavior
The explorer witnessed the selvageria of the untamed jungle.
O explorador testemunhou a selvageria da selva indomada.
3. A savage or brutal act
Such selvageria should never be tolerated in a civilized society.
Tal selvageria nunca deveria ser tolerada em uma sociedade civilizada.
Synonyms
brutalidadecrueldadebarbaridadeferocidadewildnessprimitiveness
Antonyms
civilizaçãohumanidadedocilidademansidãogentileza

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
selvageria
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
selvageria
Standard usage in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

atos de selvageria (acts of savagery)
com selvageria (savagely, with brutality)
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