1. treating someone or something with extreme cruelty or violence
Usage: present participle of brutalize; British spelling
2. making someone cruel or insensitive through harsh treatment or exposure to violence
Usage: present participle of brutalize; British spelling

Examples

• The documentary showed soldiers brutalising prisoners of war.
• Years of conflict were brutalising the entire population.
• The harsh conditions were brutalising even the kindest guards.
• She accused the regime of systematically brutalising political opponents.
• The experience of war was brutalising young recruits.
• Critics argued that violent video games were brutalising children.