Definitions

1. verb

to treat someone or something as if they were not human

“The regime’s brutal actions dehumanised the enemy, making it easier for the soldiers to carry out their orders.”

2. verb

to deprive someone of their human qualities, such as compassion and empathy

“The media’s portrayal of the refugees dehumanised their plight, leading to a lack of public support for their cause.”

3. noun

the act of treating someone or something as if they were not human

“The dehumanisation of the prisoners by their captors was a shocking example of the regime’s cruelty.”