dehumanization
1 synonym and 2 antonyms for dehumanization, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The act or process of stripping a person or group of their human qualities or dignity.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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dehumanisation
Antonyms
How to use dehumanization
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
the dehumanization of
lead to dehumanization
process of dehumanization
combat dehumanization
It is a formal word typically found in academic, political, or journalistic writing rather than casual speech.
Etymology
Dehumanization is built from the prefix de-, meaning a removal or reversal, added to humanization, or alternatively formed from dehumanize plus the suffix -ation.
Full origin of dehumanization →Frequently asked questions
What does dehumanization mean?
It means treating a person or group as if they lack normal human qualities or dignity.
What is the opposite of dehumanization?
Humanization, which restores a sense of human qualities and dignity to someone.
Where is the word dehumanization commonly used?
It appears in discussions of conflict, discrimination, propaganda, and social or political history.
