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What is another word for Barbaric? – 252 Barbaric Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    savage brutal cruel inhumane ferocious vicious violent ruthless merciless heartless inhuman bestial feral primitive uncivilized unrefined coarse rough harsh grim ghastly gruesome horrific atrocious heinous abhorrent repulsive disgusting distasteful unpleasant unsavory unpalatable vile odious detestable loathsome despicable contemptible execrable depraved degenerate corrupt perverted distorted twisted sadistic masochistic cold-blooded merciless pitiless remorseless unfeeling callous hardened unyielding unforgiving unrelenting

    Meaning of Barbaric

    The primary meaning of "Barbaric" is related to being savage or brutal.

    Definitions

    • Relating to or characteristic of barbarians, especially in being savage or brutal
    • * Lacking refinement or culture, especially in a way that is considered rude or violent

    Etymology of Barbaric

    The word "Barbaric" originates from the Latin "barbarus," meaning foreign or strange, which is derived from the Greek "barbaros," referring to non-Greek people, and ultimately imitative of the sound "bar bar" which the Greeks used to describe the unintelligible speech of foreigners
    Historically, the term "Barbaric" referred to people who were not part of the dominant culture, often implying a lack of civilization or refinement

    Example Uses

    • The barbaric treatment of prisoners during the war was widely condemned by human rights organizations
    • * The ancient civilization was known for its barbaric practices, including human sacrifice and gladiatorial combat

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    civilized refined cultured sophisticated humane kind gentle compassionate merciful lenient mild moderate restrained disciplined controlled polite courteous considerate thoughtful tolerant patient understanding sympathetic benevolent generous altruistic noble virtuous moral ethical principled just fair impartial unbiased neutral peaceful calm serene tranquil gentle mild soft tender

    Related Nouns

    savagery brutality cruelty inhumanity ferocity viciousness violence ruthlessness mercilessness heartlessness inhumanity bestiality primitiveness uncivilization coarseness harshness grimness ghastliness gruesomeness horror atrocity heinousness abhorrence repulsiveness disgust distaste unpleasantness unsavoriness unpalatability vileness odiousness detestability loathsomeness despicability contemptibility execrability depravity degeneracy corruption perversion distortion twist sadism masochism cold-bloodedness mercilessness pitilessness remorselessness unfeelingness callousness hardness unyieldingness unforgivingness unrelentingness

    Related Verbs

    brutalize savage maim mutilate torture torment harass intimidate threaten coerce oppress persecute tyrannize dominate subjugate enslave exploit abuse mistreat ill-treat wrong injure harm damage destroy ravage devastate pillage plunder massacre slaughter butcher kill slay murder assassinate exterminate annihilate eradicate extirpate

    Related Adjectives

    savage brutal cruel inhumane ferocious vicious violent ruthless merciless heartless inhuman bestial feral primitive uncivilized unrefined coarse rough harsh grim ghastly gruesome horrific atrocious heinous abhorrent repulsive disgusting distasteful unpleasant unsavory unpalatable vile odious detestable loathsome despicable contemptible execrable depraved degenerate corrupt perverted distorted twisted sadistic masochistic cold-blooded merciless pitiless remorseless unfeeling callous hardened unyielding unforgiving unrelenting