Translation
brutal, sudden, harsh
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Word origin
From Late Latin brutalis ('like a beast'), from Latin brutus ('heavy, dull, irrational'). English 'brutal' comes from the same source.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- brutalis
- English cognates
- brutal, brute
Grammar
Examples
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The officer was dismissed for his brutal behaviour.
randonneurs.
A sudden change in temperature surprised the hikers.
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The news was a harsh blow to the whole family.
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He has a rather blunt honesty.
freinage .
The sudden braking made the luggage fall.
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