English

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Etymology

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From non- +‎ brutal.

Adjective

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nonbrutal (not comparable)

  1. Not brutal.
    • 1985, Sandra R Mott, Nancy Fiero Fazekas, Susan Rowen James, Nursing care of children and families: a holistic approach:
      Corporal punishment refers to nonbrutal physical punishment in response to a child's unacceptable behavior.