insaniate

/ˌɪnsəˈneɪt/; /ɪnsəˈneɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to deprive of human sensibility or feeling; to make something seem less sensitive or responsive

“The doctor’s words couldn’t insaniate her from the pain she was feeling.”

2. noun

the act of depriving of human sensibility or feeling; a state of being less sensitive or responsive

“Her insaniation was evident in her lack of reaction to the news.”

Synonyms

  • dehumanize
  • depersonalize

Antonyms

  • humanize
  • sensitize