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BRUTE

(noun, adj.sat, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 11 meanings of the word Brute.

How to pronounce brute:

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Brute - as an adjective satellite

Resembling a beast; showing lack of human sensibility

Example: "Beastly desires"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beastlybrutalbrutish

Brute - as a verb

To shape (diamonds) by grinding them against each other.

To disseminate, promulgate, or spread news, a rumour, etc.

Brute - as an adjective

Without reason or intelligence (of animals).

Example: "A brute beast"

Characteristic of unthinking animals; senseless, unreasoning (of humans).

Being unconnected with intelligence or thought; purely material, senseless.

Example: "The brute earth; the brute powers of nature"

Crude, unpolished.

Strong, blunt, and spontaneous.

Example: "I punched him with brute force."

Brutal; cruel; fierce; ferocious; savage; pitiless.

Example: "Brute violence"

Example Sentences

"He was a big brute of a man, intimidating everyone around him."
"The brute grabbed the little puppy roughly."
"She still had scars from the brute's attack."
"The dictator ruled the country with an iron fist, behaving like a brute."
"The brute's massive strength allowed him to easily lift the heavy object."
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Word Game Points

Is BRUTE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, brute is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BRUTE has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is BRUTE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, brute is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BRUTE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is BRUTE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, brute is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BRUTE has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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