Many in the capital condemned the barbarian customs of the frontier tribes as evidence of their supposed inferiority.

The historian argued that the label 'barbarian' often reflected Roman prejudice rather than the true nature of the people it described.

The barbarians surged over the hill, scattering the frightened villagers.

The governor warned that the collapse of institutions could lead to barbarianism, eroding civil rights and public safety.

Scholars debated whether the barbarianisms recorded by travelers were accurate descriptions or exaggerations.

The ancient city had been barbarianized by successive invasions, leaving its art and laws corrupted beyond recognition.

Critics accused the new policy of barbarianizing the city's cultural heritage, turning museums into commercial attractions.

The historian barbarianizes the indigenous rituals in his essay, overlooking their complexity.

Some critics argued that the film's violent scenes would barbarianize young viewers.

The historians debated whether the Barbarian Invasion was caused more by climate shifts or by the collapse of local economies.