brutality

English

noun
Definitions
  • The state of being brutal.
  • A cruel or savage act.
  • The use of excessive physical force, often in the form of violence.

Etymology

Suffix from English brutal root from Proto-Indo-European *gʷreh₂- (heavy, strong).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*gʷreh₂-

Gloss

heavy, strong

Concept
Semantic Field

Sense perception

Ontological Category

Property

Kanji

強

Emoji
🤘 🪨

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