Definitions

1. verb

to treat someone or something as if they were an animal, often in a cruel or brutal manner.

“The dictator’s actions bestialized the once peaceful nation, turning its citizens into violent savages.”

2. verb

to give in to or exhibit one’s baser instincts, often in a violent or savage manner.

“In a state of desperation, she felt herself bestializing, her desire for revenge consuming her every thought.”

3. noun

the act or process of treating someone or something as if they were an animal.

“The bestialization of the prisoners was a stark reminder of the regime’s disregard for human rights.”