brutality
word
/bɹuˈtæɫəti/
/bɹuːtˈælɪti/
Definition
Extreme cruelty or violence, especially when it's shocking or unnecessary.
Usage & Nuances
'Brutality' is formal and used especially in news, legal, or political contexts (e.g., 'police brutality'). Implies a shocking level of violence or harshness. Not used for mild rudeness; always about serious harm. Common collocation: 'acts of brutality', 'displayed brutality'.
Spanish: brutalidadPortuguese (BR): brutalidadePortuguese (PT): brutalidadeChinese (Simplified): 残暴 - 残忍Chinese (Traditional): 殘暴 - 殘忍Hindi: क्रूरताArabic: وحشيةBengali: নৃশংসতাRussian: жестокостьJapanese: 残虐性Vietnamese: sự tàn bạoKorean: 잔인함Turkish: zalimlik - vahşetUrdu: بربریتIndonesian: kebrutalan
Example Sentences
The movie shows scenes of great brutality.
basic
The brutality of the attack shocked everyone.
basic
Many people protested against police brutality.
basic
She couldn't believe the brutality she witnessed on the news.
natural
Years later, the victims still remember the brutality they endured.
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The dictator ruled with unimaginable brutality for decades.
natural