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brutality

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/bɾutɐliˈðaðɨ/bru·ta·li·da·de

Definition

1

The quality of being brutal; savage physical violence; cruel and inhuman treatment.

Usage examples

“The brutality of the crime was widely condemned.”
“The regime was known for its brutality against dissidents.”

Common combinations

police brutalityact of brutalitysheer brutalitycondemn brutality