Definitions

1. verb

to treat as an animal, especially in a brutal or inhuman way; to reduce to a state of savagery

“The regime was accused of trying to animalize its political opponents.”

2. verb

to give a wild or savage appearance to

“The artist’s latest sculpture aimed to animalize the human form.”

3. verb

to associate or describe someone or something as if they were an animal

“The critic accused the media of trying to animalize the politician’s image.”

4. noun

the process of treating someone or something as an animal

“The animalization of prisoners in the camp was a violation of human rights.”