Definition of Dehumanization
treating a person as if he or she is not a human being
Examples of Dehumanization in a sentence
The dehumanization of the Jews led to treatment that was not fitting of an animal. 🔊
International human rights laws prohibit dehumanization and hold that all people should be treated equally and with respect. 🔊
Many are comparing the dehumanization of the Jews during the Nazi era to the treatment of Muslims today. 🔊
Enemies often get rid of morality and implement dehumanization, treating their opponent as if he or she is not a person. 🔊
When society accepts dehumanization of certain groups, the persecution and mistreatment of those groups becomes more psychologically acceptable. 🔊
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