die Verrohung
Translation
brutalization, coarsening, degradation
Examples
Die Verrohung der Sitten ist besorgniserregend.
The coarsening of morals is worrying.
Experten warnen vor einer Verrohung der Gesellschaft.
Experts warn of a brutalization of society.
Grammar Patterns
the brutalization ((of sth.)) the brutalization of sth. The brutalization of language is a problem.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Brutalisierung, die Entmenschlichung; Antonyms: die Zivilisierung, die Verfeinerung
Etymology
From the verb 'verrohen' (to become brutal), which comes from 'roh' (raw, crude). The prefix 'ver-' indicates a change into a state, and '-ung' forms a noun.
Memory Tips
Think of something going from a refined state back to being 'roh' (raw). 'Verrohung' is this process of becoming raw or crude.