brutalize vs brutal

brutalize is not an adjective while brutal is an adjective.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
brutalize	No	No	Yes	No
brutal	No	Yes	No	No

brutalize (adjective)	brutal (adjective)
	disagreeably direct and precise
	resembling a beast; showing lack of human sensibility
	punishingly harsh
	(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

brutalize (verb)	brutal (verb)
become brutal or insensitive and unfeeling
make brutal, unfeeling, or inhuman
treat brutally