brutality
noun
bru·tal·i·ty
brü-ˈta-lə-tē 
plural brutalities
1
: the quality or state of being brutal
2
: a brutal act or course of action
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Examples of brutality in a Sentence
the brutalities of a prison
the police were accused of brutality for using excessive force in making arrests
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Captured on horrific video footage, the killing spotlighted the reality of police brutality and racial injustice, sparking protests across the country and globe.
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Wendy Grossman Kantor, Peoplemag, 25 May 2024
The Afghan commander was a key American ally — and his brutality may have cost the United States the war.
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Wendy Grossman Kantor, Peoplemag, 25 May 2024
The Afghan commander was a key American ally — and his brutality may have cost the United States the war.
—Matthieu Aikins Bryan Denton, New York Times, 22 May 2024
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“Brutality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brutality. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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brutality
noun
bru·tal·i·ty
brü-ˈtal-ət-ē
plural brutalities
1
: the quality or state of being brutal
2
: a brutal act or course of action
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