Brutality

/bruːˈtæl.ɪ.ti/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The quality of being brutal; extreme cruelty or violence.

The brutality of the regime shocked the international community.

A brutal act or behavior.

Many innocent people suffered from the brutality of the invading forces.

The degree to which something is harsh or severe.

The brutality of the environment made survival difficult for the explorers.

A lack of compassion or mercy.

The brutality displayed in his actions left everyone horrified.

From Latin 'brutalis', meaning 'rough, cruel, or savage'.

police brutality

Excessive force used by law enforcement officials.

brutality of war

The harsh realities and extreme violence that occur during warfare.

brutal

Physical or emotional actions characterized by savagery or fierceness.

brute

A savage, brutal person or creature.

Going hard

He played the game with brutality, leaving no one untouched.

Extreme aggression

The match was filled with brutality, both sides were at it fiercely.