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Dehumanize Definition & Meaning

dehumanize
verb
  1. deprive of human qualities; "Life in poverty has dehumanized them"
  2. make mechanical or routine

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What does dehumanize mean?
deprive of human qualities; "Life in poverty has dehumanized them" make mechanical or routine
What part of speech is dehumanize?
Dehumanize is a verb.
How many definitions does dehumanize have?
Dehumanize has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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