Definitions

1. verb

to deprive of human qualities or characteristics

“The cruel conditions in the prison began to unhumanise the inmates.”

2. verb

to treat as if not human

“The dictator’s regime was accused of unhumanising its opponents.”

3. verb

to render inhuman

“The war had a tendency to unhumanise the soldiers.”

4. verb

to reduce someone’s humanity

“The traumatic experience had a profound effect of unhumanising her.”