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brutal

/ˈbɹuːtəl/
adjective
  1. Savagely violent, vicious, ruthless, or cruel

  2. Crude or unfeeling in manner or speech.

  3. Harsh; unrelenting

Synonymsbarbaric, cold-blooded, savage, vicious
Antonymsgentle, kind

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