Nonbrutal

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Not brutal. not-comparable

    "Corporal punishment refers to nonbrutal physical punishment in response to a child's unacceptable behavior."

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"Corporal punishment refers to nonbrutal physical punishment in response to a child's unacceptable behavior."

Etymology

From non- + brutal.

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