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Barbaric
Negative Emotion![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Words like 'barbaric' carry strong negative feelings and should be used carefully. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/1aqNh7VSypgHGiuRjf7lqQMLmo.webp)
Emphasis on Cruelty![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
'Barbaric' is often used to stress the extreme cruelty or inhumanity of an action. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/SmJC5BvSEWCodilfEGf8kcmQCOY.webp)
Not for Mild Badness![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Do not use 'barbaric' for mild forms of bad behavior; it is reserved for extreme cases. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/HvSnbzkLtt5wEAO2v2Kqjkifjc.webp)