dehumanize

verb de·hu·man·ize \(ˌ)dē-ˈhyü-mə-ˌnīz, (ˌ)dē-ˈyü-\

: to treat (someone) as though he or she is not a human being

Full Definition of DEHUMANIZE

transitive verb

: to deprive of human qualities, personality, or spirit

— de·hu·man·i·za·tion \(ˌ)dē-ˌhyü-mə-nə-ˈzā-shən, (ˌ)dē-ˌyü-\ noun

See dehumanize defined for English-language learners

1818

Next Word in the Dictionary: dehumidifyPrevious Word in the Dictionary: dehullAll Words Near: dehumanize

What made you want to look up dehumanize? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Put-downs with flair

How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.

Test your vocab with our fun, fast game

Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears