Meaning & use
brutality
Extreme and cruel violence or harshness in behavior or treatment.
See it in a sentence
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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