brutality

[bruːˈtæləti]

brutality Definition

• 1. the quality of being cruel and violent
• 2. a cruel or violent act

Using brutality: Examples

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

• Example

  The police were accused of brutality towards the protesters.

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  The brutality of the attack shocked everyone.

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  The film depicts the brutality of war.

• Example

  The regime was known for its brutality towards political dissidents.

brutality Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for brutality

• cruelty
• savagery
• barbarity
• ferocity
• violence

Antonyms for brutality

• kindness
• compassion
• mercy

Phrases with brutality

• police brutality

  the use of excessive force by police officers in the performance of their duties

  Example

  The protests were sparked by a case of police brutality against an unarmed man.

• brutality of nature

  the harsh and unforgiving aspects of the natural world

  Example

  The documentary highlights the brutality of nature, showing how animals must fight to survive.

• brutality of the truth

  the unpleasant or painful aspects of reality that are difficult to accept

  Example

  The book explores the brutality of the truth about human nature and the world we live in.

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Summary: brutality in Brief

The term 'brutality' [bruːˈtæləti] refers to the quality of being cruel and violent, or a cruel or violent act. It is often used to describe the harsh realities of life, such as police brutality or the brutality of war. Other phrases include 'brutality of nature,' which refers to the harsh and unforgiving aspects of the natural world, and 'brutality of the truth,' which describes the unpleasant or painful aspects of reality that are difficult to accept.