brute

[bruːt]

brute Definition

• 1. a savagely violent person or animal
• 2. lacking 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

Synonyms for brute

• savage
• beast
• monster
• barbarian
• thug

Antonyms for brute

• intellectual
• sensitive

Idioms Using brute

• a brute squad

  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.

• brute strength

  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

• brute fact

  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.

• brute nature

  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' [bruːt] 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.