dehumanize (Meaning)

Wordnet

dehumanize (v)

deprive of human qualities

make mechanical or routine

Webster

To divest of human qualities, such as pity, tenderness, etc.; as, dehumanizing influences.

The oppressive regime sought to dehumanize its citizens, stripping away their individuality and autonomy.
Propaganda during times of conflict often aims to dehumanize the enemy, portraying them as monsters.
Hate speech can dehumanize entire groups of people, fostering prejudice and discrimination.
The dehumanizing conditions of the sweatshop robbed workers of their dignity and humanity.
In some cultures, rigid social hierarchies serve to dehumanize those considered lower in status.
Torture techniques used by authoritarian regimes are designed to dehumanize and break down prisoners.
The objectification of women in media can dehumanize them, reducing them to mere objects of desire.
Bullying behavior can dehumanize its victims, causing lasting psychological harm.
The use of derogatory language can dehumanize individuals, reinforcing harmful stereotypes.
The practice of slavery sought to dehumanize and exploit entire populations for economic gain.

deprive of human qualities, make mechanical or routineTo divest of human qualities, such as pity, tenderness, etc.; as, dehumanizing influences.

brutalize,humiliate, poison,subvert, demean, degrade, contaminate, animalize, bestialize, pollute

improve, exalt, amend, improve, exalt, honor, honor, amend, dignify, cleanse

The oppressive regime sought to dehumanize its citizens, stripping away their individuality and autonomy.

Propaganda during times of conflict often aims to dehumanize the enemy, portraying them as monsters.

Hate speech can dehumanize entire groups of people, fostering prejudice and discrimination.

The dehumanizing conditions of the sweatshop robbed workers of their dignity and humanity.