brutal

US /ˈbruː.t̬əl/

UK /ˈbruː.t̬əl/

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savagely violent

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The attack was incredibly brutal.

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He suffered a brutal beating.

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savage cruel barbaric vicious ruthless

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gentle kind humane

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unpleasantly harsh or direct

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He was known for his brutal honesty.

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The film offered a brutal depiction of war.

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harsh blunt frank unflinching unsparing

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gentle subtle mild