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dehumanize

de·hu·ma·nize

UK/diːˈhjuːmənaɪz/ US/dɪˈhjumʌnaɪz/ uncommon

verb

1.

deprive of human qualities

  • “Life in povery has dehumanized them”
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Origin

From de- + humanize.

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