Cryptic crossword clue
Brutally affect as menial I maltreated 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word ANIMALISE

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The straight part
We know that "Brutally affect" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case brutally affect = animalise.
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What does ANIMALISE mean?

ANIMALISE verb
  1. To represent in the form of an animal.
  2. To brutalize.
  3. To convert or produce material rich in animal substance.

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