Meaning & use

brutality

noun·Academic

Extreme and cruel violence or harshness in behavior or treatment.

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The documentary exposed the brutality faced by prisoners in the camp.

Witnesses described the brutality of the attack in shocking detail.

A note on using this word

"Brutality" is a strong word reserved for serious violence or cruelty; it is rarely used for minor unkindness.

Words with a similar meaning

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Words with an opposite meaning

kindnessgentleness

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