Definition
brutalisation
noun
- the process of making someone brutal, cruel, or insensitive, especially through repeated exposure to violence or harsh conditions
Usage: British spelling; American spelling is 'brutalization'; often used in academic or social commentary contexts
Examples
- The brutalisation of soldiers in combat can have lasting psychological effects.
- Critics argue that violent media contributes to the brutalisation of young people.
- The brutalisation of prisoners in the facility was documented by human rights organizations.
- Exposure to war and conflict led to the gradual brutalisation of the civilian population.
- The film explores the brutalisation of an ordinary person forced into extreme circumstances.