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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

brute

/bruːt/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does brute mean?

noun, verb

A person who acts on impulse or in a violent or aggressive way; a person who is physically strong and powerful. To treat someone or something in a rough or violent way.

Example

"The police had to use brute force to break down the door."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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