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brutalising

/ˌbrʊˈtɑːlaɪzɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does brutalising mean?

verb

To treat someone or something with brutal force or violence, or to make something seem more brutal or violent.

Example

"The regime's brutalising tactics were widely condemned by human rights groups."

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