brutality
UK /bɹuːˈtælɪti/ US /bɹuˈtælɪɾi/
noun 3
Definitions
noun
1
The state of being brutal.
2
A cruel or savage act.
‘Then the father has a great fight with his terrible conscience,’ said Munday with granite seriousness. ‘Should he make a row with the police[…]? Or should he say nothing about it and condone brutality for fear of appearing in the newspapers?
3
The use of excessive physical force, often in the form of violence.
police brutality
school brutality
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