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Brutalization   /brˈutələzˌeɪʃən/   Listen
Brutalization

noun
1.
The condition of being treated in a cruel and savage manner.  Synonym: brutalisation.
2.
The activity of treating someone savagely or viciously.  Synonym: brutalisation.
3.
An act that makes people cruel or lacking normal human qualities.  Synonyms: animalisation, animalization, brutalisation.






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"Brutalization" Quotes from Famous Books



... arbitrary action, against an assault, against an insult; that is, not to have heart, brain or spirit: a creature with arms and a purse full of gold ............ there's the ideal native! Unfortunately, or because the brutalization is not yet complete and because the nature of man is inherent in his being in spite of his condition, the native protests; he still has aspirations, he thinks and strives to rise, and there's ...
— The Indolence of the Filipino • Jose Rizal



Words linked to "Brutalization" :   status, actus reus, misconduct, debasement, animalization, condition, degradation, wrongdoing, brutalize, wrongful conduct, brutalisation, animalisation



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