CEFR C1

brutal

adjective

Meaning

Savagely violent, cruel, or harsh.

Examples

The soldiers were accused of committing brutal acts against the civilian population.
He received a brutal beating from his attackers.

Synonyms: cruel, savage, inhuman, barbaric, atrocious

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brutal (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈbruːtl/

Definition

Savagely violent, cruel, or harsh.

Examples

The soldiers were accused of committing brutal acts against the civilian population.
He received a brutal beating from his attackers.
The film depicted the brutal realities of war.

How to Use brutal

brutal to (prepositional phrase): Showing extreme cruelty or harshness towards someone. — "The dictator was notoriously brutal to anyone who opposed him."
brutal on (prepositional phrase): Demanding or harsh, especially regarding effort or performance. — "The coach was very brutal on his players during training."

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