brute

a brute — a fierce-looking dog

 

 

a general name given to any large, fierce-looking, dangerous & cruel animal;

a beast

Figures of Speech:
1.

a brute (noun)  =  a very unkind and cruel person, usually a man

2.

brute (adjective)  =

(a)  (of something or someone) very unpleasant or difficult

(b)  involving only physical strength, no thought or reason or logic – e.g. brute force

(c)  natural and/or raw

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