Definitions

1. verb

to make or become barbarous, or to reduce to a state of savagery

“The once civilized society began to barbarise after years of war and violence.”

2. verb

to make or become uncivilized, or to act in a violent or brutal manner

“The rioters barbarised the city, leaving destruction in their wake.”

3. verb

to lower or reduce something to a lower or less refined state

“The beautiful art piece was barbarised by the careless handling of the tourists.”