Brutalization (noun)

The act or process of making someone or something brutal or cruel; the process of dehumanizing or treating someone or something in a savage or violent manner.

Origin:

Derived from the word "brutal" which means "cruel" or "inhuman".

Examples:

1. The brutalization of prisoners of war was a common practice during the war.
2. The brutalization of the innocent civilians led to widespread outrage.
3. The brutalization of the political opponents was a hallmark of the regime.
4. The brutalization of the natural environment was a result of decades of industrialization.
5. The brutalization of the society was one of the main reasons for the collapse of the civilization.