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 'verrohen' (to become brutal), derived from 'roh' (raw, crude). The prefix 'ver-' denotes a transition into a state, and '-ung' nominalizes it.
Memory Tips
Remember that 'roh' means 'raw'. 'Verrohung' is the process of becoming 'raw' or unrefined, hence 'brutalization'.