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What is another word for Barbarity? – 217 Barbarity Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    brutality savagery cruelty inhumanity ferocity viciousness ruthlessness mercilessness heartlessness callousness brutality atrocity horror abomination outrage monstrosity depravity wickedness evil malevolence malice nastiness meanness spitefulness vindictiveness fierceness violence bloodthirstiness gore carnage slaughter massacre butchery bloodshed mayhem chaos anarchy lawlessness disorder turmoil tumult bedlam savagery barbarousness brutishness coarseness crudeness grossness incivility rudeness boorishness churlishness loutishness roughness truculence pugnacity belligerence bellicosity pugnaciousness

    Meaning of Barbarity

    The state of being savage, brutal, or inhumane, characterized by a lack of civilization or culture.

    Definitions

    • The quality of being brutal, savage, or inhumane
    • A brutal or savage act, especially one that is considered to be a violation of human rights or dignity
    • A lack of culture, refinement, or civilization

    Etymology of Barbarity

    The word "barbarity" originates from the Latin word "barbaries," which is derived from the Greek word "barbaros," meaning "foreign" or "non-Greek"
    Historically, the term was used to describe the perceived savagery or uncivilized nature of non-Greek or non-Roman cultures
    Over time, the meaning of the word has evolved to encompass a broader range of connotations, including brutality, cruelty, and inhumanity

    Example Uses

    • The barbarity of the act shocked the nation and sparked widespread outrage
    • The company's treatment of its employees was deemed a barbarity by the labor union
    • The documentary exposed the barbarity of the regime's human rights abuses

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    humanity kindness gentleness compassion mercy leniency clemency benevolence generosity charity philanthropy altruism selflessness unselfishness consideration thoughtfulness tact delicacy refinement culture civilization elegance sophistication courtesy politeness civility cordiality affability amiability friendliness warmth hospitality

    Related Nouns

    brutality savagery cruelty inhumanity ferocity viciousness ruthlessness mercilessness heartlessness callousness atrocity horror abomination outrage monstrosity depravity wickedness evil malevolence malice nastiness meanness spitefulness vindictiveness fierceness violence bloodthirstiness gore carnage slaughter massacre butchery bloodshed mayhem chaos anarchy lawlessness disorder turmoil tumult bedlam

    Related Verbs

    brutalize savage brutal maim mutilate torture torment harass intimidate threaten menace oppress persecute tyrannize dominate subjugate enslave exploit abuse mistreat ill-treat wrong injure harm hurt wound damage destroy ravage pillage plunder loot massacre slaughter butcher kill murder annihilate exterminate

    Related Adjectives

    brutal savage cruel inhumane ferocious vicious ruthless merciless heartless callous atrocious horrible abominable outrageous monstrous depraved wicked evil malevolent malicious nasty mean spiteful vindictive fierce violent bloodthirsty gory carnal savage barbarous brutish coarse crude gross uncivilized unrefined rude boorish churlish loutish rough truculent pugnacious belligerent bellicose