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Synonyms & Similar Words
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Meaning of Brutalize
The primary meaning of the word "Brutalize" is to treat someone or something with great cruelty or violence.
Definitions
- To treat someone or something with great cruelty or violence, causing them physical or emotional harm
- To make someone or something appear or feel less civilized or refined, often through the use of force or intimidation
- To damage or destroy something, such as a person's reputation or a place's environment
Etymology of Brutalize
The word "Brutalize" comes from the Latin word "brutus," meaning "heavy, stupid, or brutal," and the suffix "-ize," which forms a verb
The word has been used in English since the 17th century to describe the act of making someone or something brutish or savage
Example Uses
- The dictator's regime brutalized its opponents, using torture and violence to silence them
- The company's aggressive marketing tactics brutalized the competition, forcing them to go out of business
- The natural disaster brutalized the landscape, leaving behind a trail of destruction and debris