Brute and Merciful

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Brute adjective - Having or showing the desire to inflict severe pain and suffering on others.

Usage example: the brute attacks on innocent civilians had taken the war to a whole new level

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Merciful is an antonym for brute.

Nearby Words: brutal, brutish, brutally, Brutus

Merciful adjective - Showing or giving mercy.

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Brute is an antonym for merciful.

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