Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
objectifies
verb
/əbˈdʒɛktɪˌfaɪz/
Definition
To treat someone as an object or a thing, ignoring their humanity and individuality.
Examples
- Many artists argue that some advertisements objectifies women.
- Using language that objectifies people can be harmful and dehumanizing.
- His comments seemed to objectify her, reducing her to mere physical attributes.
Meaning
The action of representing or referring to a person as an object rather than a person with thoughts and feelings.
Synonyms
- Dehumanizes
- Depersonalizes
- Commodifies
