brutalizing

[US]/ˈbruːtəlaɪzɪŋ/
[UK]/bruh-tuh-lay-zing/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.Making someone lose their humanity; making them cruel.; Treating someone cruelly.; Becoming cruel or violent.

Phrases & Collocations

brutalizing violence

brutalizing tactics

brutalizing behavior

brutalizing force

brutalizing oppression

brutalizing experience

brutalizing punishment

brutalizing actions

brutalizing regime

brutalizing culture

Example Sentences

the brutalizing effects of war can scar a nation for generations.

many argue that violent video games are brutalizing young minds.

the brutalizing treatment of prisoners is a violation of human rights.

he spoke about the brutalizing nature of poverty in urban areas.

her experience in the factory was brutalizing and dehumanizing.

brutalizing tactics are often used to instill fear in the population.

he felt that the brutalizing environment of the city was overwhelming.

the brutalizing reality of the situation was hard to accept.

they documented the brutalizing impact of systemic racism.

the film portrays the brutalizing effects of isolation on individuals.

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