B2 noun Neutre

brutality

/bruːˈtæləti/

Brutality refers to behavior that is very cruel, violent, or heartless. It is often used to describe physical violence or the quality of being savage and insensitive to the suffering of others.

Exemples

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1

The witnesses were shocked by the sheer brutality of the attack in the park.

The witnesses were shocked by the extreme violence of the attack in the park.

2

The international community condemned the brutality of the regime's crackdown on protesters.

The international community condemned the cruel violence used by the regime against protesters.

3

I had to stop watching the documentary; the brutality was just too much for me.

I had to stop watching the film because the cruelty shown was overwhelming.

Famille de mots

Nom
brutality
Verb
brutalize
Adverbe
brutally
Adjectif
brutal
Apparenté
brute
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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'Brute' (a strong, violent beast) and the 'Brutality' (violent actions) he would commit.

Quiz rapide

The protesters marched to demand an end to police _______.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : brutality

Exemples

1

The witnesses were shocked by the sheer brutality of the attack in the park.

everyday

The witnesses were shocked by the extreme violence of the attack in the park.

2

The international community condemned the brutality of the regime's crackdown on protesters.

formal

The international community condemned the cruel violence used by the regime against protesters.

3

I had to stop watching the documentary; the brutality was just too much for me.

informal

I had to stop watching the film because the cruelty shown was overwhelming.

4

Scholars have long debated the systemic brutality inherent in colonial expansion.

academic

Academic researchers discuss the organized violence that was part of colonial growth.

5

The board was criticized for the brutality of the sudden, massive budget cuts.

business

The directors were criticized for the harsh and insensitive nature of the budget reductions.

Famille de mots

Nom
brutality
Verb
brutalize
Adverbe
brutally
Adjectif
brutal
Apparenté
brute

Collocations courantes

police brutality excessive force used by law enforcement
senseless brutality violence that has no logical reason or purpose
act of brutality a specific instance of cruel or violent behavior
extreme brutality a very high level of savage violence
sheer brutality the pure or absolute quality of being cruel

Phrases Courantes

the brutality of war

the harsh and violent reality of armed conflict

naked brutality

obvious and undisguised violence

unnecessary brutality

violence used when it was not required by the situation

Souvent confondu avec

brutality vs brutishness

Brutishness suggests being stupid or animal-like, while brutality specifically focuses on cruelty and violence.

brutality vs severity

Severity means being strict or harsh, but it does not necessarily imply the physical violence found in brutality.

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Notes d'usage

Brutality is most commonly used in political or social justice contexts, especially regarding the 'police brutality' debate. It can also be used metaphorically to describe harsh honesty or difficult conditions.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners sometimes use the non-standard word 'brutalness' instead of the correct noun 'brutality'.

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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'Brute' (a strong, violent beast) and the 'Brutality' (violent actions) he would commit.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Middle French 'brutalité', which comes from the Latin 'brutus', meaning dull, stupid, or heavy (like an animal).

Modèles grammaticaux

uncountable noun in general contexts countable noun when referring to specific incidents (brutalities) often followed by the preposition 'of'
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Contexte culturel

In the United States and many other countries, 'police brutality' is a major topic of contemporary political protest and civil rights movements.

Quiz rapide

The protesters marched to demand an end to police _______.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : brutality

Mots lis

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overpedery

C1

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C1

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C1

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C1

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C1

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C1

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C1

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C1

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C1

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