dehumanise

Other forms: dehumanised; dehumanising

Definitions of dehumanise
  1. verb
    deprive of human qualities
    synonyms: dehumanize
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    type of:
    degrade, demean, disgrace, put down, take down
    reduce in worth or character, usually verbally
  2. verb
    make mechanical or routine
    synonyms: dehumanize
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    type of:
    mechanise, mechanize
    make mechanical
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