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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Eva Epker, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
With no small degree of coincidence, the filing comes as a federal judge Wednesday ruled New York City was in contempt for not adequately handling the brutality and growing violence at Rikers.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 27 Nov. 2024
Her choice helped galvanize the civil rights movement, exposing the brutality of life in the Jim Crow South.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Nov. 2024
As millions of Americans took to the streets to protest police brutality and black squares flooded Instagram, corporations scrambled to declare their dedication to fighting racial injustices and integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion programs throughout their company policies.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 26 Nov. 2024
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Eva Epker, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
With no small degree of coincidence, the filing comes as a federal judge Wednesday ruled New York City was in contempt for not adequately handling the brutality and growing violence at Rikers.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 27 Nov. 2024
Her choice helped galvanize the civil rights movement, exposing the brutality of life in the Jim Crow South.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Nov. 2024
As millions of Americans took to the streets to protest police brutality and black squares flooded Instagram, corporations scrambled to declare their dedication to fighting racial injustices and integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion programs throughout their company policies.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Brutality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brutality. Accessed 12 Dec. 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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