Definitions

1. verb

to treat someone with brutal or violent force, or to make something harsh or severe

“The dictator’s regime brutalized the opposition party.”

2. verb

to make something seem harsh, unpleasant, or unacceptable

“The media brutalized the politician’s image with negative reviews.”

3. verb

to make something harsh or unpleasant in effect

“The harsh weather brutalized the crops, resulting in a poor harvest.”