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barbarity

UK/bɑ:ˈbærəti/US/bɑ:'bæriti/
C2

Definitions

n.

Extreme cruelty or brutality; a shockingly cruel or savage act.

残暴;野蛮;暴行

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
barbar, barrier; ban, prohibition
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barbar, barrier; ban, prohibition
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iconnector
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tystate, quality, condition
=barbarity
Root bar still carries 38 more words
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