Dehumanize

Pronunciation: /dɪˈhjuːmənaɪz/

Dehumanize (verb)

  1. To make someone seem less human, often by insulting them or ignoring their feelings and rights.
  2. To describe or think about people in a way that removes their human qualities, such as emotions, dignity, or individuality.
  3. To cause people to act without care for others, treating them as objects instead of persons.

Examples

  • They dehumanize the workers by treating them as less human.
  • The report dehumanizes people by treating them as less human.