brutalization

Noun brutalization has 3 senses

• brutalization(n = noun.state) brutalisation - the condition of being treated in a cruel and savage manner; Array
is a kind of condition, status
Derived form verb brutalize₁

• brutalization(n = noun.act) brutalisation - the activity of treating someone savagely or viciously; Array
is a kind of actus reus, misconduct, wrongdoing, wrongful conduct
Derived form verb brutalize₁

• brutalization(n = noun.act) animalisation, animalization, brutalisation - an act that makes people cruel or lacking normal human qualities; Array
is a kind of debasement, degradation
Derived forms verb brutalize₃, verb brutalize₂