Noun: brutalization ,broo-tu-lu'zey-shun [N. Amer], ,broo-tu-lI'zey-shun [Brit]
- An act that makes people cruel or lacking normal human qualities
"The harsh conditions led to the brutalization of the prisoners";
- brutalisation [Brit], animalization, animalisation [Brit]
- The activity of treating someone savagely or viciously
"The brutalization of prisoners was a clear violation of human rights";
- brutalisation [Brit]
- The condition of being treated in a cruel and savage manner
"The brutalization of prisoners in the camp was a violation of human rights";
- brutalisation [Brit]
Derived forms: brutalizations
Type of: actus reus, condition, debasement, degradation, misconduct, status, wrongdoing, wrongful conduct
Encyclopedia: Brutalization