Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

brutified

Verb
/ˈbruːtɪˌfaɪd/
Definition
Made brutal or savage; rendered less civilized or humane.
Examples
  • After the war, the prolonged violence had brutified the once-peaceful community.
  • His harsh treatment of others showed how he had been brutified by years of conflict.
Meaning
To be brutified means to behave in a cruel or barbaric manner, often losing one’s sense of humanity or refinement.
Synonyms
  • Debased
  • Dehumanized
  • Savaged
  • Vicious