Phrase Hound found 11 phrases and 13 compound words that contain brute. The most common are listed below. Open brute in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 11
- brute forceA method of accomplishing something primarily by means of strength, without the use of great skill, mechanical aids or thought.
- brute factAn inscrutable datum of experience; a thing that is undeniably the case, but which is impervious to reasoned explication.
- brute factsplural of brute fact: An inscrutable datum of experience; a thing that is undeniably the case, but which is impervious to reasoned explication.
- brute strengthCrude or animal-like physical strength alone, applied without skill or intelligent reasoning.
- brute forcedsimple past and past participle of brute force
- brute forcesthird-person singular simple present indicative of brute force: A method of accomplishing something primarily by means of strength, without the use of great skill, mechanical aids or thought.
- brute forcingpresent participle and gerund of brute force
- brute de forgeA forging technique to shape metal to its final form by working it through forging only, and leaving that as the finished surface, with only sanding or grinding what is necessary for function.
- brute-forcerA program that performs a brute force computation.
- brute-forcersplural of brute-forcer: A program that performs a brute force computation.
- brute for punishmentOne who endures, or who can endure, a great deal of pain, hardship, or other adversity.
Compound words 13
- imbruteTo make brutal
- brutelyIn a rude or violent manner.
- brutemanA man of brutish behaviour or appearance.
- brutifyTo make like a brute; to make brutish
- brutedomThe condition of being a brute; brutality.
- brutelikeResembling or characteristic of a brute.
- bruterOne who brutes (shapes diamonds by grinding).
- brutismBehaviour or action characteristic of a brute.
- brutistCharacteristic of a brute; brutal
- unbruteTo free from brutish qualities.