BRUTE


Meaning of BRUTE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ bru:t ]

( brutes)

1.

If you call someone, usually a man, a brute , you mean that they are rough, violent, and insensitive.

...a drunken brute.

N-COUNT [ disapproval ]

2.

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.

ADJ : ADJ n

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