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brutalization

/ˌbruː.təl.əˈzeɪ.ʃən/
(UK: brutalisation)
bru · tal · i · za · tion
Adverb:brutally
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Plural:brutalizations
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Adjective:brutal
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brutalization Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The act or process of making someone insensitive, callous, or cruel through repeated exposure to harsh or inhumane conditions.

Example

"The sociological study examined how prolonged institutional neglect leads to the gradual brutalization of vulnerable populations."

2

The act of treating a person or group with severe cruelty, oppression, or physical violence.

Example

"Human rights organizations documented the systematic brutalization of dissidents by the authoritarian regime."

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• Rhymes for brutalization

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-19th century as a derivative of the verb 'brutalize', which ultimately stems from the Late Latin 'brutalis', from 'brutus' meaning 'heavy, dull, or insensible'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Brutalization. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/brutalization
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