dehumanize JUST WRITTEN FOR YOU
/dɪˈhjuːmənaɪz/ · de.hu.ma.ni.ze
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- To take away humanity; to remove or deny human qualities, characteristics, or attributes; to impersonalize. The dehumanizing effects of war on soldiers can be devastating.
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- To treat someone as if they were not human. The dehumanizing behavior of the guards in the concentration camp was a stark reminder of the horrors of the Holocaust.
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- To make something seem less appealing or less human. The dehumanizing portrayal of the villain in the movie made him seem more like a monster than a person.
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Did you know? The term 'dehumanize' gained significant attention in the 20th century with the rise of totalitarian regimes, where the dehumanization of certain groups was used as a tool for oppression and control.