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Brutal
/ˈbruːtl/
Extremely harsh, severe, or cruel treatment or behavior, often causing discomfort or suffering.
Synonyms:
harsh
vicious
cruel
savage
ruthless
Antonyms:
gentle
kind
tender
lenient
merciful
Examples:
"Are you mad?" said a rude,
brutal
voice.
His men were arrogant and
brutal
.
It is
brutal
.
Etymology:
Originating from Latin
brutalis
meaning
of or belonging to animals
, derived from
brutus
meaning
heavy, dull.
Usage Statistics:
13 mentions per 1 million words
Moderate
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