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Brutalise (Verb)

Become brutal or insensitive and unfeeling.

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Constant exposure to violence in video games can brutalise players and make them less empathetic towards real-life victims.
The harsh realities of working in a crisis zone over a long period of time can brutalise emergency responders and lead to burnout.
Regularly reading about trauma without proper self-care can brutalise and desensitize you to its effects on people's lives.
Prolonged exposure to cruel comments on social media can brutalise individuals and make them less compassionate towards others.
Government agencies must take steps to prevent long-term deployment in conflict zones from brutalising soldiers and leading to long-term mental health problems.

Treat brutally.

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

The convictors would often brutalise the new inmates as a way to maintain control and dominance.
She witnessed the brutalise of the village by the warring tribe and the trauma stayed with her.
The police were accused of using excessive force to brutalise the peaceful protesters.
History revealed the brutal methods used to brutalise enslaved people into submission.
The extreme temperatures, combined with the cruel treatment, served to brutalise the refugee camp inhabitants.

Make brutal, unfeeling, or inhuman; "Life in the camps had brutalized him".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The trauma of the war brutalised the young soldier, leaving him emotionally scarred for life.
Years of poverty and neglect had brutalised the family, making them suspicious of outsiders.
The harsh conditions in the prison began to brutalise the inmates, eroding their sense of humanity.
The experience of being bullied at school brutalised him, making it difficult for him to trust others.
The extreme violence in the film brutalised the characters, desensitising them to the suffering of others.