Definitions
- Describing a person or animal that is strong and powerful, but lacks intelligence or refinement. - Referring to someone who behaves in a rough, aggressive, or uncivilized manner. - Talking about a forceful or violent action without consideration for others.
- Describing a person or group of people who live in a primitive or uncivilized way. - Referring to someone who behaves in a wild, violent, or brutal manner. - Talking about an untamed or fierce animal.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe someone or something that is strong and powerful.
- 2Both words can be used to describe aggressive or violent behavior.
- 3Both words can be used to describe animals or people.
What is the difference?
- 1Intelligence: Brute implies a lack of intelligence or refinement, while savage does not necessarily imply the same.
- 2Civilization: Savage specifically refers to someone living in a primitive or uncivilized way, while brute does not have the same connotation.
- 3Behavior: Brute emphasizes rough and aggressive behavior, while savage can also imply wildness or brutality.
- 4Association: Brute is often associated with physical strength, while savage can be associated with both physical and mental characteristics.
- 5Usage: Brute is less commonly used compared to savage in everyday language.
Remember this!
Brute and savage are synonyms that describe someone or something strong and powerful. However, there are some differences in their usage and connotations. Brute implies a lack of intelligence or refinement and is often associated with rough and aggressive behavior. On the other hand, savage specifically refers to someone living in a primitive or uncivilized way and can also imply wildness or brutality. While savage is more commonly used in everyday language, brute is less common.
