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Brutalise

//ˈbɹuːt(ə)lʌɪz// verb

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To inflict brutal violence on. transitive
  2. 2
    become brutal or insensitive and unfeeling wordnet
  3. 3
    To make brutal, cruel or harsh. transitive
  4. 4
    make brutal, unfeeling, or inhuman wordnet
  5. 5
    To live or behave like a brute. dated, intransitive
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  1. 6
    treat brutally wordnet

Etymology

From brutal + -ise.

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