brutality

noun
/bɹuːˈtælɪti//bɹuˈtælɪɾi/US

Etymology

From brutal + -ity.

  1. derived from brūtus
  2. derived from brutalis
  3. suffixed as brutality — “brutal + ity

Definitions

  1. The state of being brutal.

  2. A cruel or savage act.

  3. The use of excessive physical force, often in the form of violence.

    • police brutality
    • school brutality

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA