brutality
noun
bru·tal·i·ty
brü-ˈta-lə-tē 
plural brutalities
1
: the quality or state of being brutal
2
: a brutal act or course of action
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Examples of brutality in a Sentence
the brutalities of a prison
the police were accused of brutality for using excessive force in making arrests
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The November election will shape how Phoenix manages the U.S. Department of Justice's investigation that found routine brutality and discrimination in the city and police department's practices.
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Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
Moore and her costar Margaret Qualley have been lauded for their fearless commitment to the violence and brutality required by their parts, but also for their raw, emotional vulnerability.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 31 Oct. 2024
Marine units such as the 810th Naval Infantry Brigade are notorious for their brutality and poor discipline.
—David Axe, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
From the opposite coast, the bruises and lunch-bucket brutality of the ’90s New York Knicks.
—Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2024
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Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
Moore and her costar Margaret Qualley have been lauded for their fearless commitment to the violence and brutality required by their parts, but also for their raw, emotional vulnerability.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 31 Oct. 2024
Marine units such as the 810th Naval Infantry Brigade are notorious for their brutality and poor discipline.
—David Axe, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
From the opposite coast, the bruises and lunch-bucket brutality of the ’90s New York Knicks.
—Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2024
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“Brutality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brutality. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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brutality
noun
bru·tal·i·ty
brü-ˈtal-ət-ē
plural brutalities
1
: the quality or state of being brutal
2
: a brutal act or course of action
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