brute
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural
brutes
plural
brutes
Britannica Dictionary definition of BRUTE
[count]
:
a cruel, rough, or violent man
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Let go of me, you brute!
◊ Brute originally meant the same as beast but is used now to refer to a person who is like a beast.
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brute
/ˈbruːt/
adjective
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brute
/ˈbruːt/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of BRUTE
always used before a noun
1
:
very strong or forceful
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They used brute force to open the door.
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brute strength
2
:
very harsh
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the brute fact of getting old
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brute necessity
