hominify

/hɒmɪˈnaɪfaɪ/

Definitions

1. verb

to attribute human characteristics or behavior to a non-human entity, such as an animal or a machine.

“The film hominified the robots by giving them human-like personalities.”

2. noun

the act or process of attributing human characteristics or behavior to a non-human entity.

“The hominification of animals in films has become a popular trend in recent years.”

Synonyms

  • anthropomorphize
  • humanize

Antonyms

  • dehumanize
  • depersonalize