Brutalization

bru·tal·ize  (brtl-z)

tr.v. bru·tal·ized, bru·tal·iz·ing, bru·tal·iz·es

1. To make cruel, harsh, or unfeeling.

2. To treat cruelly or harshly.

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brutal·i·zation (--zshn) n.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	brutalization - the condition of being treated in a cruel and savage manner brutalisation condition, status - a state at a particular time; "a condition (or state) of disrepair"; "the current status of the arms negotiations"
	2.	brutalization - the activity of treating someone savagely or viciously brutalisation actus reus, wrongful conduct, misconduct, wrongdoing - activity that transgresses moral or civil law; "he denied any wrongdoing"
	3.	brutalization - an act that makes people cruel or lacking normal human qualities animalisation, animalization, brutalisation degradation, debasement - changing to a lower state (a less respected state)