Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun brutalization

3 senses of brutalization

Sense 1
brutalization, brutalisation -- (the condition of being treated in a cruel and savage manner)
       => condition, status -- (a state at a particular time; "a condition (or state) of disrepair"; "the current status of the arms negotiations")

Sense 2
brutalization, brutalisation -- (the activity of treating someone savagely or viciously)
       => wrongdoing, wrongful conduct, misconduct, actus reus -- (activity that transgresses moral or civil law; "he denied any wrongdoing")

Sense 3
brutalization, brutalisation, animalization, animalisation -- (an act that makes people cruel or lacking normal human qualities)
       => degradation, debasement -- (changing to a lower state (a less respected state))