Atavism and Brutality

Atavism

Atavism noun - A reappearance of an earlier characteristic.
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Brutality and atavism are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Brutality" instead a noun "Atavism".

Nearby Word: atavistic

Brutality

Brutality noun - Disposition to willfully inflict pain and suffering on others.

Atavism and brutality are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Atavism" instead a noun "Brutality".

Nearby Words: brutal, brutalize, brutally, brutalized

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