Pronunciation

/bruːt/

Definitions

• Noun: 1. A large, powerful, and often aggressive animal, especially one that is domesticated or kept for its strength. 2. A person who is rough, cruel, or brutal in behavior or manner. 3. (informal) An extremely stupid or unthinking person.
• Verb: To treat someone with extreme cruelty or violence; to behave brutally towards.

Phrases

• “Beaten like a brute” refers to being treated harshly or cruelly.
• “A brute force approach” denotes using overwhelming strength or power, without considering subtlety or strategy.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The ancient statue was carved by a skilled artist, but it still had the fierce look of a wild brute.”
• Verb: “The bully was known for his brutal treatment of the weaker students.”
• Phrasal Verb: “The police were forced to use brute force to subdue the suspect.”

Synonyms

• Beast
• Monster
• Bully
• Tyrant
• Savage

Antonyms

• Gentle
• Kind
• Civilized
• Polite
• Compassionate