DEHUMANISE Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word dehumanise. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for DEHUMANISE
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dehumanize | verbv | |||||||
verb • deprive of human qualities • make mechanical or routine | ||||||||
belittle | verbv | |||||||
verb • cause to seem less serious; play down • express a negative opinion of • lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of | ||||||||
degrade | verbv | |||||||
verb • reduce the level of land, as by erosion • reduce in worth or character, usually verbally • lower the grade of something; reduce its worth | ||||||||
demean | verbv | |||||||
verb • reduce in worth or character, usually verbally | ||||||||
depreciate | verbv | |||||||
verb • belittle • lower the value of something • lose in value | ||||||||
diminish | verbv | |||||||
verb • decrease in size, extent, or range • lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of | ||||||||
disparage | verbv | |||||||
verb • express a negative opinion of | ||||||||
downgrade | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the property possessed by a slope or surface that descends verb • rate lower; lower in value or esteem | ||||||||
minimize | verbv | |||||||
verb • make small or insignificant • represent as less significant or important • cause to seem less serious; play down | ||||||||
underestimate | verbv | |||||||
noun • an estimation that is too low; an estimate that is less than the true or actual value verb • assign too low a value to • make a deliberately low estimate • make too low an estimate of |