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DEHUMANISING Synonyms

There are 17 synonyms of the word dehumanising. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word dehumanising. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for DEHUMANISING

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alienating
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• causing hostility or loss of friendliness

belittling
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a belittling comment

• the act of belittling

adjective satellite

• tending to diminish or disparage

contemptuous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• expressing extreme contempt

debasing
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• used of conduct; characterized by dishonor

degrading
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• harmful to the mind or morals

• used of conduct; characterized by dishonor

demeaning
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• causing awareness of your shortcomings

demoralizing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• destructive of morale and self-reliance

denigrating
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign

derogatory
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• expressive of low opinion

disparaging
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• expressive of low opinion

disrespectful
adjectiveadj
adjective

• exhibiting lack of respect; rude and discourteous

adjective satellite

• neither feeling nor showing respect

embarrassing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment

• causing to feel shame or chagrin or vexation

humbling
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• causing awareness of your shortcomings

ignominious
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• (used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame

mortifying
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• causing to feel shame or chagrin or vexation

• causing awareness of your shortcomings

shameful
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• (used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame

• giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation

dehumanize
verbv
verb

• deprive of human qualities

• make mechanical or routine

Best Hypernyms For DEHUMANISING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for dehumanising, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
degrade demean disgrace mechanise mechanize
Phrases (1)
take down

Alternatives for ALIENATING

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