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Barbarity Meaning in English

word

bɑɹˈbæɹəti/, /bɑɹˈbɛɹəti
bar-BAIR-uh-tee
bɑːbˈæɹɪti
bah-BAIR-i-tee

Definição

Extremely cruel or violent behavior; actions that show a lack of humanity or kindness.

Uso & Nuances

Formal and literary; often used to describe especially shocking acts of violence or cruelty, especially in war or historical contexts. Not commonly used in everyday conversation. Collocates with 'act of', 'tragic', 'unspeakable', and is sometimes contrasted with 'civilization'.

Frases de Exemplo

The barbarity of the attack shocked everyone.

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They could not believe the barbarity of his actions.

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History remembers the barbarity of the old rulers.

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Such barbarity shouldn't exist in our world today.

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The documentary reveals the true barbarity of the war.

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People were left speechless by the sheer barbarity of the crime.

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