
Brutality
Negative Emotions
Brutality conveys strong negative feelings and is seen as very harsh.

The brutality seen in the war left many feeling horrified.
Shock Factor
Use 'brutality' to express shock or disbelief about extreme cruelty.

The documentary exposed the brutality of illegal dog fights.
Newsworthy Context
Often used in news reports about crimes or social injustices.

Headlines decried the brutality used by the regime against protesters.
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AtrocityBarbarismCrueltyFerocityHarshInhumanitySadismSavageryViolence
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