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Definition brute in British English

brute noun

[countable] noun
/bruːt/
1

a strong man who acts in a cruel or violent way

Example

a vicious brute

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monster savage ogre
1.1

a big man who looks strong

Example

a big handsome brute of a man

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a fine figure of a man/woman amazon beanpole
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adult amphibian animal
2.1

an animal that you do not like or that frightens you

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adult amphibian animal
Definition brute in British English