What is another word for by brute force?

Pronunciation: [ba͡ɪ bɹˈuːt fˈɔːs] (IPA)

By brute force is an expression used to describe an action carried out using physical strength or sheer power. There are several synonyms that can be used in place of this expression depending on the context. Some of the most common synonyms include by might, by main force, by brawn, by muscle power, and by strong-arming. These synonyms reflect the idea that an action is being carried out using forceful physical means. In some cases, these expressions may be used figuratively to describe a situation where a person or group is exerting their power and influence to achieve their goals.

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A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with By brute force

  • We are fast approaching the stage of the ultimate inversion: the stage where the government is free to do anything it pleases, while the citizens may act only by permission; which is the stage of the darkest periods of human history, the stage of rule by brute force.
    Ayn Rand
  • Nothing made by brute force lasts.
    Robert Louis Stevenson
  • The proper method for hastening the decay of error is not by brute force, or by regulation which is one of the classes of force, to endeavour to reduce men to intellectual uniformity; but on the contrary by teaching every man to think for himself.
    William Godwin

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