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in a savagely cruel, violent, or ruthless way, often causing physical harm or suffering
- The prisoners were brutally beaten by the guards.
- She was brutally attacked while walking home alone.
- The dictator's regime brutally suppressed the uprising.
- He was brutally executed without trial.
- The soldiers acted brutally toward civilians.
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in a painfully direct or harshly honest way that can upset or offend
- He spoke brutally, not sparing anyone's feelings.
- Her review of the book was brutally critical.
- "You were never good enough," she said brutally.
- The documentary portrayed life on the streets brutally.
- The teacher was brutally honest about his poor performance.