Pronunciation: /brut/
noun a savagely violent person or animal
A1 The brute lifted the heavy box with ease.
A2 The brute of a man scared off the intruders with his intimidating presence.
B1 The brute force of the storm caused widespread damage to the town.
B2 He was known for his brute strength on the rugby field, often overpowering his opponents.
C1 The dictator ruled with an iron fist, using brute force to suppress any opposition.
C2 The brute reality of war was a harsh wake-up call for the young soldiers.
adjective lacking in sensitivity, intelligence, or refinement
A1 The brute force of the storm knocked down trees.
A2 She was afraid of the brute strength of the wrestler.
B1 The brute reality of the situation hit him hard.
B2 His brute behavior towards his colleagues was unacceptable.
C1 The brute power of the machine was evident in its ability to lift heavy loads.
C2 The brute force of the explosion caused massive destruction.
formal The brute force of the impact caused significant damage to the building.
informal He's a bit of a brute, always throwing his weight around.
slang That guy is such a brute, he never listens to anyone else.
figurative Her words were a brute force, cutting through his defenses with ease.
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