English dictionary

dehumanize

/d/i/'h/j//u/m/@/,n/aI/z/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

deprive of human qualities

verb.emotion

Examples
Life in poverty has dehumanized them.

Synonyms dehumanise

Antonyms humanise humanize

Source: WordNet 3.0
make mechanical or routine

verb.change

Source: WordNet 3.0
To divest of human qualities, such as pity, tenderness, etc.; as, <i>dehumanizing</i> influences.

verb

Source: webster1913