Definition of BRUTALITY

brutality

Plural: brutalities

Noun

  • the trait of extreme cruelty
  • a brutal barbarous savage act
  • The state of being brutal.
  • A cruel or savage act.
  • The use of excessive physical force, often in the form of violence.

Examples

  • police brutality
  • school brutality

Origin / Etymology

From brutal + -ity.

Scrabble Score: 14

brutality: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
brutality: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
brutality: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

brutality: valid Words With Friends Word