dehumanized

diːˈhjuːmənaɪzd

Definition

Definition of dehumanized - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

personalmade to feel less human or personal

The workers felt dehumanized by the strict rules.

alienated

depersonalized

objectified

psychologytreated as a machine or object

In the factory, employees felt dehumanized.

mechanized

objectified

robotized

Add a suggestion |

Feedback:

Origin of dehumanized

Latin, de (down) + humanus (human)

Terms with dehumanized included in their meaning

💡 A powerful way to uncover related words, idioms, and expressions linked by the same idea — and explore meaning beyond exact word matches.

objectified

adj.

dehumanized

treated as an object rather than a person

Examples of dehumanized in a sentence

The dehumanized environment affected their mental health.
The soldiers were dehumanized by the harsh training.
Inmates often feel dehumanized in overcrowded prisons.

View all translations of dehumanized

✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.

French:déshumanisé, ...
German:entmenschlicht, ...
Italian:disumanizzato, ...
Spanish:deshumanizado, ...
Portuguese:desumanizado, ...
Chinese:非人化的, ...
Japanese:非人間的な, 人間性を奪われた, ...
Arabic:مُجَرَّد مِن الإِنْسَانِيَّة, مُعَامَل كآلة, ...
Hebrew:מְמוּדָר, מוּחְפָּץ, ...
Russian:дегуманизированный, обесчеловеченный, ...
Ukrainian:знеособлений, ...
Hindi:अमानवीकृत, मानवेतर, ...
Bengali:অপমানিত, যন্ত্রের মতো, ...
Catalan:deshumanitzat, ...
Czech:dehumanizovaný, ...
Danish:dehumaniseret, ...
Dutch:ontmenselijkt, ...
Greek:απανθρωποποιημένος, ...
Hungarian:embertelenített, dehumanizált, ...
Khmer:ត្រូវបានដកហូតភាពជាមនុស្ស, ត្រូវបានបំបាត់ភាពជាមនុស្ស, ...
Korean:비인간화된, 비인격화된, ...
Persian:انسانیت‌زدوده, بی‌انسانی, ...
Polish:odczłowieczony, ...
Portuguese (BR):desumanizado, ...
Romanian:depersonalizat, ...
Swedish:avhumaniserad, ...
Thai:ไร้ความเป็นมนุษย์, ถูกปฏิบัติเหมือนเครื่องจักร, ...
Turkish:insanlıktan çıkarılmış, ...
Vietnamese:bị phi nhân hóa, bị đối xử như máy móc, ...

dehumanize

diːˈhjuːməˌnaɪz

Definition of dehumanize - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.

dignityremove human qualities or make someone feel like an object

The guards tried to dehumanize the prisoners.
They dehumanize refugees in the debate.
Policies dehumanize inmates, stripping dignity.

degrade

depersonalize

objectify

Add a suggestion |

Feedback:

Origin of dehumanize

Latin, de- (remove) + humanus (human)

View all translations of dehumanize

✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.

French:déshumaniser, ...
German:entmenschlichen, ...
Italian:disumanizzare, ...
Spanish:deshumanizar, ...
Portuguese:desumanizar, ...
Chinese:使...失去人性, ...
Japanese:非人間化する, ...
Arabic:جَرَّدَ مِن الإِنْسَانِيَّةِ, ...
Hebrew:לְהַפְשִׁיט מֵאֱנוֹשִׁיּוּת, ...
Russian:обезличивать, ...
Ukrainian:дегуманізувати, ...
Hindi:अमानवीय बनाना, ...
Bengali:অমানবিক করা, ...
Catalan:deshumanitzar, ...
Czech:odlidštit, ...
Danish:dehumanisere, ...
Dutch:ontmenselijken, ...
Greek:απανθρωποποιώ, ...
Hungarian:dehumanizálni, ...
Khmer:បន្សាបភាពជាមនុស្ស, ...
Korean:비인간화하다, ...
Persian:غیرانسانی کردن, ...
Polish:odczłowieczyć, ...
Portuguese (BR):desumanizar, ...
Romanian:a dezumaniza, ...
Swedish:avhumanisera, ...
Thai:ลดทอนความเป็นมนุษย์, ...
Turkish:insanlıktan çıkarmak, ...
Vietnamese:phi nhân hóa, ...

Browse the dictionary entries starting with “d”:

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

100,000 expressions & idioms Understand any expression you come across: from corporate jargon like 💬 touch base or ↩️ circle back to everyday expressions such as 🌊 out of the blue or 🦆 lame duck, as well as idioms like 🍲 spill the beans and 🐎 hold your horses.

40,000 images When you search for a concrete noun or object, images help you grasp the meaning at a glance. Try searching for 🧵 puppytooth, 🎠 merry-go-round, ⚜️ fleur-de-lys, or 💤 bunk bed.

Informal language & slang Everyday conversations are packed with informal expressions and slang. Meanings are clearly tagged, so you'll always know when a word is casual. Look up hangry (😋 hungry + 😡 angry), 😎 rizz, 🕹️ noob, or 🔑 low-key.

Abbreviations & acronyms Quickly decode modern abbreviations and acronyms. Go from IDK to OMG in seconds and stay up to date with popular abbreviations such as 🐐 GOAT, 📜 tl;dr, 👀 POV, or 🖥️ AFK.

Regional usage (US / UK) Reverso highlights regional differences between American and British English. You’ll never have to wonder where a word is commonly used: try lift vs. elevator, courgette vs. zucchini, or popular British slang like dodgy or banter. What’s more, when you search for 'color', you’ll immediately see its British counterpart, 'colour'.

Get more than a simple definition

Translations for each meaning View translations alongside each meaning to see how a word is translated in each context. Simply toggle translations ON and choose among 25+ languages. You can also display the translation of definitions or examples into your native language to deepen your understanding.

Synonyms & related words by meaning View synonyms and related words for each meaning, not just for the word as a whole. This helps you choose the most accurate word for your context. Click the

icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.

Multiple examples for every meaning Each meaning comes with three real-life examples to show you how the word is used in different contexts. Click the

icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.

Go from understanding to mastery

Save words for later review Click the

icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the

icon next to it. For example, you might want to save the word “table” as a verb, which means “to postpone”.

Practice with personalized flashcards Reverso automatically transforms your searches and saved words into personalized flashcards and quizzes, featuring high-quality audio and usage examples. This helps you transform terms you only recognize into words you actually use confidently.

Learn with Netflix, YouTube, and your favorite texts With Reverso Chrome extension, transform movies, TV shows, articles, or song lyrics into an interactive lesson. Look up words and expressions in one click on any website and learn with your favorite content.

Definition of dehumanized - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

Origin of dehumanized

Terms related to dehumanized

Terms with dehumanized included in their meaning

Examples of dehumanized in a sentence

View all translations of dehumanized

Definition of dehumanize - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

Origin of dehumanize

Terms related to dehumanize

View all translations of dehumanize

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

Get more than a simple definition

Go from understanding to mastery