brutalizing
[/ˈbruːtəlaɪzɪŋ/]
verb (present participle/gerund) / adjective
brutalizando / desumanizador
1. making someone brutal or savage; treating someone with extreme cruelty or violence
The brutalizing effects of war left deep psychological scars on the soldiers.
Os efeitos brutalizadores da guerra deixaram cicatrizes psicológicas profundas nos soldados.
2. becoming more violent, harsh, or cruel in nature or behavior
The brutalizing system of prison life hardened the inmates.
O sistema brutalizador da vida prisional endureceu os detentos.
3. stripping away civilized qualities or human dignity from a person or group
The regime engaged in brutalizing propaganda against minorities.
O regime engajou-se em propaganda brutalizadora contra minorias.
The term 'brutalizing' is commonly used in sociological, psychological, and human rights discourse in both Brazilian and American English to describe systems, environments, or processes that strip away human dignity. In Brazil, it's frequently employed in discussions of police violence, prison conditions, and social inequality. In the US, it's particularly associated with critical analysis of criminal justice systems and military experiences.
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