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dehumanize

/dɪˈhjuːmənaɪz/ verb · British & US
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What does dehumanize mean?

verb

To deprive someone of their human qualities or dignity, or to treat someone as if they were not human. To reduce someone to a mere object or animal.

Example

"The dehumanizing conditions in the prison led to widespread protests."

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