brutality

• Существительное, обозначающее качество или состояние крайней жестокости, суровости или насилия, а также случай такого действия.

A noun referring to the quality or state of being extremely cruel, harsh, or violent, or an instance of such an act.

1. Extreme crueltyB2formal

   The quality or state of being extremely cruel, violent, or harsh.

   Жестокость

   • The brutality of the attack shocked the entire community.
   • History is filled with examples of human brutality.
   • The documentary exposed the brutality of the regime.

   Синонимыatrociousnessbarbarismbarbaritycallousnesscrueltyferocityinhumanitysavageryviciousness

   Антонимыbenevolencecompassiongentlenesshumanitykindnessmercy

2. A cruel actB2formal

   A specific act that is extremely violent, savage, or barbarous.

   Жестокость

   • The soldiers were accused of committing brutalities against civilians.
   • The court heard testimony about the brutalities suffered by prisoners.
   • Such brutalities have no place in a civilized society.

   Синонимыatrocitybarbaritycrueltyinhumanityoutragesavagery

   Антонимыbenevolencecompassiongentlenesshumanitykindnessmercy