Pronunciation: /br(j)uːˈtæləti/
noun extreme cruelty or violence
A1 The brutality of the movie scared me.
A2 The brutality of the war left a lasting impact on the survivors.
B1 The brutality of the dictator's regime was well-documented by human rights organizations.
B2 The brutality of the police towards the protesters sparked outrage among the public.
C1 The brutality of the criminal's actions was condemned by society.
C2 The brutality of the torture methods used by the military was shocking and inhumane.
adjective brutal
A1 The brutality of the movie scared the children.
A2 She couldn't watch the brutality of the fight scene.
B1 The brutality of the dictator's regime was well-documented.
B2 The brutality of the war left a lasting impact on the country.
C1 The brutality of the crime shocked even the seasoned detectives.
C2 The brutality of the torture methods used by the regime was beyond comprehension.
formal The brutality of the attack left many people in shock.
informal I can't believe the level of brutality in that movie scene.
slang The brutality of that fight was off the charts.
figurative The brutality of the winter storm was unmatched.
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