brute

[bruหt]

brute Definition

  • 1a savagely violent person or animal
  • 2lacking in intelligence or sensitivity

Using brute: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "brute" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The brute attacked the hiker without provocation.

  • Example

    He was known for his brute strength and intimidating presence.

  • Example

    The dictator ruled with brute force and violence.

  • Example

    She couldn't stand his brute insensitivity towards her feelings.

brute Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for brute

Idioms Using brute

  • a group of people who use physical force or intimidation to achieve their goals

    Example

    The dictator had a brute squad that he used to suppress dissent.

  • physical strength without finesse or skill

    Example

    The wrestler relied on brute strength to overpower his opponents.

  • lower the brutes

    to reduce someone to the level of a savage or uncivilized person

    Example

    The prison system is often criticized for lowering the inmates to the level of brutes.

Phrases with brute

  • an objective fact that is not influenced by personal opinions or interpretations

    Example

    It's a brute fact that the earth revolves around the sun.

  • brute force

    using physical strength or violence to achieve something

    Example

    The thief used brute force to break into the safe.

  • the inherent qualities of an animal or person that are savage, uncontrolled, or lacking in refinement

    Example

    The novel explores the conflict between civilization and brute nature.

Origins of brute

from Latin 'brutus', meaning 'dull, stupid'

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Summary: brute in Brief

The term 'brute' [bruหt] refers to a violent or unintelligent person or animal. It can describe a person's lack of sensitivity, as in 'She couldn't stand his brute insensitivity towards her feelings.' 'Brute' also has idiomatic uses such as 'brute force,' which means using physical strength or violence to achieve something, and 'lower the brutes,' which means to reduce someone to the level of a savage or uncivilized person.

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