English Explanatory Dictionary

brutalise

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To inflict brutal violence on.
  2. To make brutal, cruel or harsh.
  3. To live or behave like a brute.

Pronunciation

/ˈbɹuːt(ə)lʌɪz/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-brutalise.wav

Word forms

brutalise brutalises brutalising brutalised brutalize

Etymology

From brutal + -ise.

Related words

brutalisation brutalization
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