dehumanize meaning
UK US /dɪˈhjumənaɪz/ 4 syllables
dehumanize (verb): deprive of human qualities.
Spelling: dehumanise (British) · dehumanize (American)
dehumanize has 2 meanings in this dictionary.
dehumanize as a verb
- deprive of human qualities
- Life in poverty has dehumanized them
Synonyms: dehumanise
Opposite: humanize
Type of: take down
Related forms: dehumanization
- make mechanical or routine
Synonyms: dehumanise
Type of: mechanize
How to pronounce dehumanize
dehumanize is pronounced /dɪˈhjumənaɪz/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Words that rhyme with dehumanize
Scrabble score: 25 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with DE · words ending in ZE · 10-letter words
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