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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

brutalize

/brʌˈtɑːlaɪz/ verb · British & US
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What does brutalize mean?

verb

To treat someone or something with extreme violence or cruelty, often in a way that is intended to intimidate or humiliate. To subject someone or something to harsh or severe treatment.

Example

"The dictator's regime brutalized its opponents, using torture and imprisonment to silence dissent."

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