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View usage for: (bruːt) Word forms: plural brutes1. countable nounIf you call someone, usually a man, a brute, you mean that they are rough, violent, and insensitive. [disapproval] Custer was an idiot and a brute and he deserved his fate. ...a drunken brute. Synonyms: savage, devil, monster, beast More Synonyms of brute 2. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]When you refer to brute strength or force, you are contrasting it with gentler methods or qualities. He used brute force to take control. Boxing is a test of skill and technique, rather than brute strength. Synonyms: physical, bodily, mindless, instinctive More Synonyms of brute 3. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]Brute emotions or facts are basic feelings or responses to a situation, or the basic facts of this situation. ...brute loyalty to the herd. ...brute historical fact. ...the brute ugliness of nationalism and chauvinism. More Synonyms of brute (bruːt) noun1. a. any animal that is not a human; beast; lower animal b. (as modifier) brute nature adjective (prenominal)3. wholly instinctive or physical (esp in the phrases brute strength, brute force) 4. without reason or intelligence 5. coarse and grossly sensual Word origin C15: from Latin brūtus heavy, irrational; related to gravis heavy brute in American English (brut) adjective1. lacking the ability to reason a brute beast 2. having no consciousness or feelings; insensate the brute force of nature 3. of or like an animal; specif., brutal, cruel, gross, sensual, stupid, etc. noun5. a person who is brutal or very stupid, gross, sensual, etc. Word origin ME & OFr brut < L brutus, heavy, dull, irrational, via Osco-Umb < IE base * gwer-, heavy > Gr barys, L gravisExamples of 'brute' in a sentencebrute Thus we are shown that thoughtfulness is superior to brute strength.There was improvisation as well as brute force and timing.History is littered with examples of fine minds corrupted by their engagement with brute power.But critics say it is a big brute aimed at speed freaks.It reflects patriotism as identity rather than the brute and ugly side of nationalism.In desperation the animal used brute force to bend the bars in the roof and escape.This helped to make sense of the copious brute facts that had to be learned.Suárez is often the victim of those who try to use brute strength to stop the opposition.There can be no wishing away the brute facts.Rarely has grace and brute strength been so exquisitely combined.Many crews have lifting equipment but others use brute force.The brute fact of the matter is that the race has too many accidents.Only rarely does victory involve brute strength.He had vigour, energy and the simple willingness to use brute power on his side.He can pull and hang and he's a big brute.You need brute force, because statues are solidly built.That was quality in the way it was constructed and showed all his best qualities: brute power, placement and pace of the innings. British English: brute NOUN If you call someone, usually a man, a brute, you mean that they are rough, violent, and insensitive. He was an idiot and a brute and he deserved his fate. - American English: brute
- Brazilian Portuguese: bruto
- Chinese: 粗暴的人 >通常指男性
- European Spanish: bruto
- French: brute
- German: brutaler Kerl
- Italian: tipo rozzo
- Japanese: 人でなし
- Korean: 짐승 같은 사람
- European Portuguese: bruto
- Latin American Spanish: bruto
Chinese translation of 'brute' n (c) - (= person)
畜生 (chùsheng) (个(個), gè)
adj - [strength, force]
蛮(蠻)力的 (mánlì de) by brute force 凭(憑)蛮(蠻)力 (píng mánlì)
Definition a brutal person an unpleasant brute Definition any animal except man a big brute of a dog Definition wholly instinctive or physical, like that of an animal He used brute force to take control. Additional synonymsDefinition any living being with four legs I was attacked by wild animals. Synonyms creature, beast, bruteOur maths teacher was a bully and a complete barbarian. Synonyms savage, monster, beast, brute, yahoo, swine, ogre, sadist Definition relating to the human body There's more to eating than just bodily needs. Synonyms physical, material, actual, substantial (formal), fleshly, tangible, corporal, carnal, corporeal |