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DEHUMANIZE Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word dehumanize. (exact relations)
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

Best Hypernyms For DEHUMANIZE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for dehumanize, 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

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