CEFR B2

brutality

noun

Meaning

Savage physical violence or extreme cruelty.

Examples

The documentary exposed the brutality of the ancient gladiatorial games.
Witnesses described the unprovoked brutality of the police towards the protestors.

Synonyms: cruelty, savagery, atrocity, inhumanity

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brutality (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /bru ˈtæləti/

Definition

Savage physical violence or extreme cruelty.

Examples

The documentary exposed the brutality of the ancient gladiatorial games.
Witnesses described the unprovoked brutality of the police towards the protestors.
The novel vividly portrays the brutality of war and its impact on soldiers.

How to Use brutality

brutality of (prepositional phrase): The cruel nature or actions of something or someone. — "The film depicted the brutality of the regime."

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