brutes

Meanings

• noun

  A group of violent or uncivilized people.

  - "The brutes in the jungle attacked the explorers."
  - "The brutes in the prison cell were a fearsome sight."
  - "The football team was known as the brutes for their rough play."

• noun

  A person who is brutish, lacking refinement or sensitivity.

  - "He was a brute, with no manners or social graces."
  - "The brute strength of the wrestler was impressive."
  - "The brute force of the storm was terrifying."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with brutes
mutes , utes , hutes , cruises , abuses

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Homophones

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1. Brute (French) : raw, rough
   

2. Brute (English) : A female pig.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of brutes that leads to same result
brute , brutes

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Etymology

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From Old French 'brute' meaning rough, coarse, or wild.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'brute force' refers to solving a problem using only physical strength or power.

2. The phrase 'as brutish as an ox' means being as strong and unintelligent as an ox.

3. In ancient Rome, gladiators were often referred to as 'brutes' due to their brutal fighting style.

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Related Concepts

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1. Savages: A group of people who have not adopted civilized practices.

2. Barbarians: A group of people who are considered uncivilized or primitive.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'brutes' has been used to describe savage or uncivilized characters. In art, images of brutes have been used to depict strength and brutality.

How to Memorize "brutes"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of rough, uncivilized people.
   - Imagine a scene from a jungle with brutes attacking.
   - Think of a person with no manners or social graces.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'brutes' with roughness or brutality.
   - Think of the word 'savages' when you see 'brutes'.
   - Remember the image of uncivilized people when you hear 'brutes'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Brute = Rough = Tough
   - Brute = Uncivilized = Savage
   - Brute = Lacking manners = Barbarian

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