Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
brute
noun/adjective
/bruːt/
Definition
A brute is a person or being that behaves in a rough, savage, or violent manner.
Examples
- The brute strength of the animal frightened everyone nearby.
- He acted like a brute, showing no regard for anyone’s feelings.
- In a fit of rage, he unleashed his inner brute.
Meaning
The term often refers to someone who lacks reason and is driven by base instincts or raw physical force.
Synonyms
- beast
- monstrosity
- tyrant
- lout
- thug
