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- pronunciation:
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- Word Parts
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adjective |
| definition: |
cruel or savage.
The brutal attack on the woman was reported in the newspapers the next morning.- synonyms:
- atrocious, ruthless, savage, vicious
- antonyms:
- gentle, humane
- similar words:
- bloodthirsty, callous, cruel, ferocious, grim, inhuman, monstrous, outrageous, violent
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| related words: |
bitter, fierce, terrible, tough, vicious |
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| derivation: |
brutally (adv.) |
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