Brute

Synonyms of brute

• savage
• animal
• beast

Antonyms of brute

• kind
• gentle
• civilized

Collocations of brute

brute force

Frequency: 80 %

The lock could not be opened without brute force.

brute strength

Frequency: 70 %

He relied on his brute strength to lift the heavy object.

brute power

Frequency: 60 %

The dictator ruled with brute power, crushing any opposition.

brute violence

Frequency: 50 %

The mob resorted to brute violence to achieve their goals.

brute aggression

Frequency: 45 %

The wild animal attacked with brute aggression.

Idiomatic Expressions for brute

• Phrase: brute fact
  Meaning: a harsh or unpleasant reality that cannot be avoided
  Usage: The loss of the job was a brute fact that he had to come to terms with.