brutalization en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English brutalize Proto-Indo-European *-tis Proto-Indo-European *-Hō Proto-Indo-European *-tiHō Proto-Italic *-tiō Latin -tiō Latin -ātiōlbor. Old French -ationbor. Middle English -acioun English -ation English brutalization From brutalize + -ation.
Meanings
- (uncountable) The act or process of making brutal
- (countable, uncountable) An instance of being brutalized.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| brutalizations | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| brutalisation | alternative | lexicographic |