DEHUMANIZE Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word dehumanize. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for DEHUMANIZE
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abuse | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • cruel or inhumane treatment • a rude expression intended to offend or hurt • improper or excessive use verb • treat badly • change the inherent purpose or function of something • use foul or abusive language towards • use wrongly or improperly or excessively | ||||||||
belittle | verbv | |||||||
verb • cause to seem less serious; play down • express a negative opinion of • lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of | ||||||||
brutalize | verbv | |||||||
verb • treat brutally • make brutal, unfeeling, or inhuman • become brutal or insensitive and unfeeling | ||||||||
debase | verbv | |||||||
verb • corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality • lower in value by increasing the base-metal content • corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
demoralize | verbv | |||||||
verb • corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality • lower someone's spirits; make downhearted • confuse or put into disorder | ||||||||
denigrate | verbv | |||||||
verb • cause to seem less serious; play down • charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone | ||||||||
depersonalize | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
verb • make impersonal or present as an object | ||||||||
humiliate | verbv | |||||||
verb • cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of | ||||||||
mistreat | verbv | |||||||
verb • treat badly | ||||||||
objectify | verbv | |||||||
verb • make external or objective, or give reality to • make impersonal or present as an object | ||||||||
oppress | verbv | |||||||
verb • come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority • cause to suffer | ||||||||
dehumanise | verbv | |||||||
verb • deprive of human qualities • make mechanical or routine |