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brutalized

 

[ ˈbruːtəlaɪzd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical violence

Brutalized refers to the act of subjecting someone to severe physical violence or cruelty. It often implies that the victim has endured extreme hardship or abuse at the hands of an attacker or oppressor. This term can also be used metaphorically to describe situations where someone’s spirit or dignity has been severely harmed through oppressive or violent actions. The term signifies not just the act of violence, but also the dehumanizing effects it has on individuals.

Synonyms

abused, maltreated, victimized

Examples of usage

  • The prisoners were brutalized during the interrogation process.
  • He was accused of having brutalized his victims without any remorse.
  • The film depicted how the soldiers brutalized the local population.
  • Testimonies revealed that civilians were often brutalized in wartime conflicts.

Translations

Translations of the word "brutalized" in other languages:

🇵🇹 brutalizado

🇮🇳 क्रूरता से पीड़ित

🇩🇪 brutalisiert

🇮🇩 dibrutalisasi

🇺🇦 брутально побитий

🇵🇱 brutalizowany

🇯🇵 残虐行為を受けた

🇫🇷 brutalisé

🇪🇸 brutalizado

🇹🇷 brutalize edilmiş

🇰🇷 잔혹하게 다룬

🇸🇦 مُعذَّب بطريقة وحشية

🇨🇿 brutalizovaný

🇸🇰 brutalizovaný

🇨🇳 被残忍对待

🇸🇮 brutaliziran

🇮🇸 brútaliseraður

🇰🇿 жасалған қатыгездік

🇬🇪 ბრუტალურად გაწვდილი

🇦🇿 şiddətlə müalicə olunmuş

🇲🇽 brutalizado

Etymology

The term 'brutalized' derives from the word 'brutal,' which has its origins in Latin. The Latin word 'brutalis' means 'rough' or 'savage,' relating to the notion of brutality as a characteristic of wild beasts. The evolution of the term reflects a transition from the literal interpretation suggesting bestial or animal-like behavior to the more human-centered concept of brutal treatment. Over time, 'brutal' came to describe not only physical violence but moral and psychological cruelty as well. 'Brutalized' captures this essence, particularly emphasizing the impact of such violence on individuals and their communities. This term has been increasingly used in social and political discussions, especially concerning human rights abuses and the treatment of marginalized groups.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,341 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.