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"To stimulate or intensify the instinctual and primitive aspects of behavior, often resulting in a loss of civility or refinement; to debase or brutalize by arousing animalistic passions." more

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As the horror movie reaches its climax, the director will have been animalizing the antagonist to evoke fear in the audience.

Animalize

an-uh-muh-lahyz
verbTo stimulate or intensify the instinctual and primitive aspects of behavior, often resulting in a loss of civility or refinement; to debase or brutalize by arousing animalistic passions.
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Last Updated On: March 30, 2024
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