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brutality

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /bruːˈtæləti/

brutality means: The use of very strong physical force that hurts people.

noun

VIOLENT FORCEB2

The use of very strong physical force that hurts people.

  • The report described police brutality.
  • Prisoners suffered terrible brutality from the guards.
  • Thousands marched to protest brutality against civilians.

Similar words: violence, cruelty

Common phrases: police brutality, extreme brutality, brutality against someone

Questions about brutality

What does brutality mean?

The use of very strong physical force that hurts people.

What is brutality in other languages?

Türkçe: vahşet · Español: brutalidad · Français: brutalité · Deutsch: Brutalität · Italiano: brutalità · 日本語: 残虐行為

How do you pronounce brutality?

It is pronounced /bruːˈtæləti/.

How do you use brutality in a sentence?

The report described police brutality. Prisoners suffered terrible brutality from the guards.

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