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bestialise

/ˈbiːstiəlaɪz/

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verb

/ˈbiːstiəlaɪz/C2formalobsolete
  • ruГлагол, означающий делать звероподобным или жестоким; низводить до уровня животного. Сейчас редкое или устаревшее слово.

A verb meaning to make bestial or brutal; to degrade to the level of a beast. Now rare or obsolete.

  1. Make brutal or depravedC2formal

    To cause someone or something to become brutal, cruel, or animal-like in behavior or nature.

    ruОзвереть

    • The harsh conditions of war can bestialise even the most gentle souls.
    • Prolonged isolation and abuse can bestialise a person's character.
    • The propaganda aimed to bestialise the enemy in the eyes of the public.

    Synonymsanimalizecorruptdebasedegradedehumanizedeprave

    Antonymscivilizecultivateelevateennoblehumanizerefine

Forms
  • bestialised past participle
  • bestialized past participle
  • bestialised past simple
  • bestialized past simple
  • bestialising present participle
  • bestializing present participle
  • bestialises third person singular
  • bestializes third person singular