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bru·tal·i·ty
 brutality
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- pronunciation:
- bru
tae
lih
ti
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
brutalities |
| definition 1: |
the condition or quality of being brutal or very cruel.
The tyrant was hated for his arrogance and brutality.- synonyms:
- atrocity, barbarousness, ruthlessness, savageness, savagery, viciousness
- similar words:
- abusiveness, bestiality, callousness, cruelty, ferocity, inhumanity, sadism, tyranny, violence
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| definition 2: |
brutal or very cruel practice or treatment.
The brutality of the soldiers toward the prisoners was sickening.- synonyms:
- atrocity, savagery
- similar words:
- abuse, cruelty, inhumanity, violence
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| related words: |
enormity, torture |
The word brutality
contains the following part:
-ty, -ity, -uity, -eity
Latin
noun-forming suffix
that means state or quality of being
  Example words:
dignity, elasticity, extremity, hostility, humility, ingenuity, liberty, loyalty, majority, minority, plenty, prosperity
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