Brutality: meaning, definitions and examples
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brutality
[ brสหtรฆlษti ]
act of cruelty
Brutality refers to the act of extreme cruelty or violence towards others, often resulting in physical or emotional harm. It is the deliberate infliction of pain, suffering, or harsh treatment on someone.
Synonyms
barbarity, cruelty, inhumanity, sadism, savagery
Examples of usage
- The brutality of the dictator's regime shocked the world.
- The brutality of the attack left the victim with severe injuries.
- The brutality of the crime scene indicated a heinous act.
- Her eyes reflected the brutality of the situation she had endured.
- The brutality of war can have long-lasting effects on individuals.
Translations
Translations of the word "brutality" in other languages:
๐ต๐น brutalidade
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฐเฅเคฐเคคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Brutalitรคt
๐ฎ๐ฉ kebrutalan
๐บ๐ฆ ะถะพัััะพะบัััั
๐ต๐ฑ brutalnoลฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฎ่
๐ซ๐ท brutalitรฉ
๐ช๐ธ brutalidad
๐น๐ท vahลet
๐ฐ๐ท ์ํน์ฑ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุญุดูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ brutalita
๐ธ๐ฐ brutalita
๐จ๐ณ ๆฎๅฟ
๐ธ๐ฎ brutalnost
๐ฎ๐ธ grimmd
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐััะณะตะทะดัะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแกแแกแขแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ vษhลilik
๐ฒ๐ฝ brutalidad
Word origin
The word 'brutality' has its origins in the Latin word 'brutalis', which means 'like an animal'. Over time, the term evolved to encompass the concept of extreme cruelty and violence. The use of brutality in language dates back to ancient times, where it was often associated with acts of barbarism and inhumanity. Throughout history, various atrocities have been described as acts of brutality, highlighting the harsh and violent nature of such actions.
See also: brutally.