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brutalize

/ˈbruːtəˌlaɪz/ American
  • v. 残忍对待, 虐待
Definition
  • v. to treat someone in a very cruel and violent way
Example
The harsh training camp seemed designed to brutalize young recruits.
这个严酷的训练营似乎就是要摧残新兵的身心。