dehumanises

[US]/[diːˈhjuːmənaɪz]/
[UK]/[dɪˈhjuːmənaɪz]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.To cause (someone) to seem less human, especially by treating them as a thing or as a statistic.; To deprive of human qualities or characteristics.
v. (passive)To be treated as if one were not a human being.

Phrases & Collocations

dehumanises individuals

it dehumanises them

dehumanises society

further dehumanises

dehumanised victims

who dehumanises

dehumanises people

Example Sentences

the factory conditions dehumanises workers, treating them like machines.

propaganda often dehumanises the enemy to justify violence.

bureaucratic systems can dehumanises individuals by reducing them to case numbers.

the constant surveillance dehumanises citizens, eroding their privacy.

treating prisoners solely as numbers dehumanises them and ignores their humanity.

the relentless pursuit of profit can dehumanises employees, valuing output over well-being.

automated systems, if poorly designed, can dehumanises customer interactions.

the media's portrayal of refugees often dehumanises them, fostering prejudice.

exploitation of vulnerable populations dehumanises them and perpetuates inequality.

the legal system, if overly rigid, can dehumanises individuals facing justice.

technological advancements, without ethical considerations, can dehumanises human relationships.

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