Definition of Brute
Brute
brute
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a brutally violent person;
e.g. The cold-blooded brute beat up the innocent man and walked away without a shred of shame.
(noun)
an insensitive person;
e.g. The unfeeling brute commented on the little child's painting in a condescending manner.
(noun)
an animal, as opposed to a human being;
e.g. Unlike brutes, we can actually communicate our feelings effectively.
(adjective)
purely physical;
e.g. He lifted the machine using brute force.
(adjective)
unrelievedly harsh;
e.g. These are the brute facts of the matter that we cannot overlook no matter how harsh and unpleasant.
(noun)
a beast;
e.g. The sharp-toothed brute was finally captured in a trap cage.
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