Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
unhumanize
Verb
ʌnˈhjuːmənaɪz
Definition
To remove human qualities or characteristics from something or someone.
Examples
- In his writings, he often discussed how societal norms can unhumanize individuals.
- When we dehumanize others, we unhumanize our own humanity in the process.
Meaning
The act of making something less human or stripping it of its human-like attributes.
Synonyms
- Dehumanize
- Objectify
- Degrade
- Estrange
