brutality

Definition of brutality in English English dictionary: the state of being brutal; a cruel or savage act; the use of excessive physical force e.g. police brutality; {n} savageness, inhumanity, beastliness; In heavy metal, to describe the speed of the music and the density of riffs; the trait of extreme cruelty; actions which are performed with an unacceptable level of force or violence which causes discomfort to the opponent; An exclusion foul called for very rough play, such as punching or kicking an opponent or official; {i} cruelty, savagery; An inhuman act; When a player deliberately goes out of his/her way to hit, kick or strike towards an opposing player; A major foul which includes deliberately attacking, striking or kicking an opponent or making disproportionate movements with that intent or to endanger another player in any way The offending player is excluded from the remainder of the game and a penalty throw is awarded; The quality of being brutal; inhumanity; savageness; pitilessness; Brutality is cruel and violent treatment or behaviour. A brutality is an instance of cruel and violent treatment or behaviour. police brutality. the atrocities and brutalities committed by a former regime. brutalities cruel and violent behaviour, or an event involving cruel and violent treatment; a brutal barbarous savage act; bruteness
brutal: In extreme metal, to describe the speed of the music and the density of riffs
brutal: Harsh; unrelenting
brutal: Crude or unfeeling in manner or speech
brutal: Disagreeably precise or penetrating
brutal: Savagely violent, vicious, ruthless, or cruel
brutal: {a} savage, curel, inhuman, vile, senseless
brutal: (of weapons or instruments) causing suffering and pain; "brutal instruments of torture"; "cruel weapons of war
brutal: {s} cruel, harsh, savage
brutal: Of or pertaining to a brute; as, brutal nature
brutal: A brutal act or person is cruel and violent. He was the victim of a very brutal murder. the brutal suppression of anti-government protests Jensen is a dangerous man, and can be very brutal and reckless. = vicious, savage + brutally bru·tal·ly Her real parents had been brutally murdered
brutal: Brutal is used to describe things that have an unpleasant effect on people, especially when there is no attempt by anyone to reduce their effect. The dip in prices this summer will be brutal The 20th century brought brutal change to some countries. + brutally bru·tal·ly The early-morning New York air can be brutally cold
brutal: (of weapons or instruments) causing suffering and pain; "brutal instruments of torture"; "cruel weapons of war"
brutal: Like a brute; savage; cruel; inhuman; brutish; unfeeling; merciless; gross; as, brutal manners
brutal: Savagely violent
brutal: used of circumstances (especially weather) that cause suffering; "brutal weather"; "northern winters can be cruel"; "a cruel world"; "a harsh climate"; "a rigorous climate"; "unkind winters"
brutal: If someone expresses something unpleasant with brutal honesty or frankness, they express it in a clear and accurate way, without attempting to disguise its unpleasantness. It was refreshing to talk about themselves and their feelings with brutal honesty He took an anguished breath. He had to be brutal and say it. + brutally bru·tal·ly The talks had been brutally frank
brutal: (of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering; "a barbarous crime"; "brutal beatings"; "cruel tortures"; "Stalin's roughshod treatment of the kulaks"; "a savage slap"; "vicious kicks"