"thugification" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From thug + -ification. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|thug|ification}} thug + -ification Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} thugification (uncountable)
  1. The process of rendering or becoming more tough, violent, or brutal. Tags: uncountable
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