dehumanize
The word “dehumanize” has 4 syllables: de-hu-man-ize
It's pronounced as /diˈhjuːməˌnaɪz/
What is synonym and antonym for dehumanize?
In the thesaurus, “dehumanize” has 21 synonyms and 12 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for dehumanize along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for dehumanize
- abase
- animalize
- bestialize
- brutalize
- contaminate
- corrupt
- debauch
- degrade
- demean
- deprave
- disgrace
- humble
- humiliate
- pervert
- poison
- pollute
- profane
- prostitute
- subvert
- taint
- warp
Antonyms for dehumanize
Meanings of dehumanize
- verb
- To take away humanity; to remove or deny human qualities, characteristics, or attributes; to impersonalize.
Example Sentences
- The propaganda was intended to dehumanize the enemy.
- It is wrong to dehumanize others based on race or religion.
- The film shows how poverty can dehumanize entire communities.
- Harsh prison conditions often dehumanize inmates.
- The article criticized the tendency to dehumanize workers in large corporations.
On this page you'll find 33 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to dehumanize, such as: abase, amend, animalize, bestialize, brutalize, cleanse, contaminate.
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