brutality

nounattested in dialogue

//ˌbɹuːˈtælɪti//
/[ˌbɹʷʊu̯ˈtʰælɪtʰɪi̯]/
//ˌbɹuːˈtælɪɾi//
/[ˌbɹuːˈtælɪɾɪi̯]/
//ˌbɹuːˈtæləti//

The state of being brutal.

noun

1
The state of being brutal.
Yes, said Stalin, Lenin did accuse me of brutality, and I am brutal where the revolution is concerned—but did Lenin ever say that my policy was wrong? To this the opposition had no answer.
2
A cruel or savage act.
‘Then the father has a great fight with his terrible conscience,’ said Munday with granite seriousness. ‘Should he make a row with the police[…]? Or should he say nothing about it and condone brutality for fear of appearing in the newspapers?
3
The use of excessive physical force, often in the form of violence.
police brutality
school brutality

Etymology

Etymology tree English brutal Proto-Indo-European *-teh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-ts Proto-Indo-European *-teh₂ts Latin -itāsder. Old French -itebor. Middle English -ite English -ity English brutality From brutal + -ity.

Forms

plural: brutalities

brushing · An instance of brushing.Brussels · The capital city of Belgium. Official name: City of Brussels.brutal · Savagely violent, vicious, ruthless, or cruel, often in an…

brutality · The state of being brutal.

brutally · In a brutal manner; viciously, barbarically.brute · Without reason or intelligence (of animals).Brutus · a Roman cognomen.

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