Brutal and Horrible

Brutal

Brutal adjective - Difficult to endure.

Horrible and brutal are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Horrible" instead an adjective "Brutal".

Horrible

Horrible adjective - Extremely disturbing or repellent.

Brutal and horrible are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Brutal" instead an adjective "Horrible".

Nearby Words: horrid, horror, horrify, horribly

Both words in one sentence

  • In the film version of Doom, Duke, one of the most likeable and sympathetic characters in the film, gets the most brutal and horrible death out of the entire cast.
  • Jade of all people delivers a rather brutal one to Karkat here, harshly criticizing him for his horrible treatment of others, including himself (due to the time travel aspects involved).
  • Parents as People: Fizzleberry, Orange Peel's father, isn't actually a horrible pony despite his antiquated, brutal views on how one is supposed to raise a foal.
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