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barbaric
adjective
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Definition of barbaric:

barbaric (adjective):
primitive or brutal
without civilizing influences.
of, relating to, or characteristic of a group of people who are alien to another land, culture, or people and who are usually believed to be inferior of, relating to, or characteristic of barbarians

Synonyms for barbaric:

inhumanhatefulferociousfierceuncouthcrueltruculentremorselesswildvulgar
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Antonyms for barbaric:

accommodatingimpeccableconsiderateapproachabletenderheartedbenevolentaccomplishedcomplaisantmercifulgenerous
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