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brutalize Definition

bru·tal·ize (bro̵̅o̅t′'l īz′)

transitive verb brutalized -·ized′, brutalizing -·iz′·ing

  1. to make brutal
  2. to treat in a brutal way

intransitive verb

to become brutal

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brutalize Usage Examples

Object

  • people: The Taliban's ability to brutalize the Afghan people and to harbor and support terrorists has been virtually eliminated.