dehumanize

Pronunciation: /diːˈhjuːmənaɪz/

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb deprive of human qualities
  2. verb make mechanical or routine

Etymology

From de- + humanize.

In classic literature

Synonyms

dehumanise

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
take down
Opposite (antonyms)
humanize

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