Brute and Terror

Brute

Brute noun - One of the lower animals as distinguished from human beings.

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Terror and brute are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Terror" instead a noun "Brute".

Nearby Words: brutal, brutish, brutally, Brutus

Terror noun - A source of persistent emotional distress.

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Brute and terror are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Brute" instead a noun "Terror".

simple	simple brute	simple terror
great	great brute	great terror
terrible	terrible brute	terrible terror
ancient	ancient brute	ancient terror
Other adjectives: new, murderous, mindless, named.

This should reflect their theme and origins, and whether they sneak kill victims or overwhelm through terror and brute force.

Source: So You Want To / Write A Slasher Horror Story
Terror Doctrine: a mix of Brute Force and Technical, focusing on buffing units with abilities, as well as calling in powerful artillery strikes.

Source: Video Game / Company of Heroes
Zydos: The Brute.And the third party: Daijinryūnote Great Divine Dragon: A dragon god who shows up near the end and unleashes a reign of terror to get the Dairangers and Gorma to stop fighting.

Source: Series / Gosei Sentai Dairanger

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