1. An act that makes people cruel or lacking normal human qualities
   "The harsh conditions led to the brutalisation of the prisoners";
   - brutalization, animalization, animalisation [Brit]
    
2. The activity of treating someone savagely or viciously
   "The brutalisation of prisoners was a clear violation of human rights";
   - brutalization
    
3. The condition of being treated in a cruel and savage manner
   "The brutalisation of prisoners in the camp was a violation of human rights";
   - brutalization

Derived forms: brutalisations

Type of: actus reus, condition, debasement, degradation, misconduct, status, wrongdoing, wrongful conduct