Brutalize

Synonyms of brutalize

• savage
• dehumanize
• mutilate

Antonyms of brutalize

• gentle
• humanize
• civilize

Collocations of brutalize

brutalize prisoners

Frequency: 85 %

The corrupt guards were known to brutalize prisoners in the jail.

brutalize animals

Frequency: 70 %

The poachers brutally brutalize animals for their tusks.

brutalize victims

Frequency: 60 %

The serial killer would brutally brutalize his victims before killing them.

brutalize civilians

Frequency: 45 %

During the war, the soldiers were ordered to brutalize civilians in the occupied territories.

Idiomatic Expressions for brutalize

• Phrase: brutalize someone's reputation
  Meaning: to severely damage or ruin someone's reputation through harsh treatment or criticism
  Usage: The tabloid's false accusations brutalized the actress's reputation.