with objectTo make savage; to cause to adopt a way of life regarded as primitive or uncivilized. Frequently in pass. Also without object: to become savage.
Origin
Late 18th century. From savage + -ize.
Definition of savagize in US English:
savagize
verbˈsavɪdʒʌɪz
with objectTo make savage; to cause to adopt a way of life regarded as primitive or uncivilized. Frequently in pass. Also without object: to become savage.