brutality
nounfeminine/bɾutɐliˈðaðɨ/medium
bru·ta·li·da·de
Definition
The quality of being brutal; savage physical violence; cruel and inhuman treatment.
The brutality of the crime was widely condemned.
The regime was known for its brutality against dissidents.
Common collocations
police brutalityact of brutalitysheer brutalitycondemn brutality
Etymology
Do latim 'brutalitas, -atis'.