ˈbɛstɪəlaɪz

Definitions

1. verb

to treat a person or thing as if they were an animal, to dehumanize someone

“The dictator’s actions bestialised his people, turning them against each other.”

2. verb (transitive)

to cause (someone or something) to behave in a brutal or savage manner

“The harsh conditions in the prison bestialised the inmates, making them violent and aggressive.”

3. noun

the act of dehumanizing or treating someone as if they were an animal

“The bestialisation of prisoners in the concentration camp was a crime against humanity.”