Synonyms of brutal

Antonyms of brutal

Collocations of brutal

brutal honesty
Frequency: 80 %

She appreciated his brutal honesty even though it hurt.

brutal force
Frequency: 70 %

The police had to use brutal force to control the riot.

brutal attack
Frequency: 65 %

The victim suffered a brutal attack and was left unconscious.

brutal murder
Frequency: 60 %

The brutal murder shocked the entire community.

brutal reality
Frequency: 50 %

They had to face the brutal reality of their financial situation.

Idiomatic Expressions for brutal

  • Phrase: brutal truth
    Meaning: a harsh or unpleasant reality
    Usage: She had to face the brutal truth that her relationship was over.