embrute in a sentence
v. t.
Definition
To embrute means to make someone brutal or less humane, often through exposure to violence or harsh conditions.
Sample Sentences
- The constant exposure to violence in the media can embrute even the most compassionate individuals.
- In an effort to win the fight, he allowed the pressures of competition to embrute his once gentle nature.
- Teachers worry that harsh disciplinary methods might embrute children rather than help them learn self-discipline.
- The harsh conditions of the prison system can embrute inmates, causing them to lose their sense of humanity.
- She feared that the relentless negativity around her could embrute her kindness and empathy.
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