Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
barbarize
verb
/bɑːrˈbær.aɪz/
Definition
To make barbaric or to cause to act in an uncivilized manner.
Examples
- Repeated exposure to violence can barbarize individuals and communities.
- The harsh environment seemed to barbarize the once civilized society.
- Efforts to educate the population are intended to prevent them from being barbarized.
Meaning
The act of becoming or causing someone to become uncultured or savage.
Synonyms
- degrade
- brutalize
- dehumanize
- savage
