Animalize (Verb)
Meaning 1
Represent in the form of an animal.
Classification
Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
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Meaning 2
Become brutal or insensitive and unfeeling.
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The prolonged warfare had begun to animalize the soldiers, making them impervious to the suffering of others.
- Years of living on the streets had animalized her, leaving her without compassion for those in similar situations.
- The harsh realities of prison life had started to animalize the inmates, turning them into hardened, unforgiving individuals.
- As the days turned into weeks on the deserted island, the survivors began to animalize, and their behavior became increasingly feral.
- The extreme hunger and thirst had begun to animalize the group of travelers, causing them to turn against one another.