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dehumanization
/dˌɛhjuːmˌanaɪzˈeɪʃən/
dehumanisationDehumanization
01
the process or practice of treating a person or group as less than fully human by denying their individuality, dignity, or emotional life
Examples
Propaganda during the conflict relied on dehumanization, describing the enemy as vermin to justify brutal policies.
Workers reported that the factory 's surveillance and cold routines produced a daily dehumanization that drained morale.
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dehumanization
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