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Brute Definition & Meaning

brute
adjective
  1. resembling a beast; showing lack of human sensibility; "beastly desires"; "a bestial nature"; "brute force"; "a dull and brutish man"; "bestial treatment of prisoners"
noun
  1. a cruelly rapacious person
  2. a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

"Brute" in song lyrics

See how brute is used in real songs:

  • "spray a little air fresh, splash a little brute"
    Ty — The Tale
  • "et tu brute"
    AOL — AOL
  • "motorguide brute 750"
    AOL — AOL

Words that rhyme with brute

Usage tips for "brute"

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Frequently asked questions

What does brute mean?
resembling a beast; showing lack of human sensibility; "beastly desires"; "a bestial nature"; "brute force"; "a dull and brutish man"; "bestial treatment of prisoners" a cruelly rapacious person a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
What part of speech is brute?
Brute is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does brute have?
Brute has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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