Dehumanise and Humanize

Opposite meaning words

Dehumanise verb - Deprive of human qualities.

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Humanize is an antonym for dehumanise.

Humanize verb - Make more humane.

Usage example: The mayor tried to humanize life in the big city

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Dehumanise is an antonym for humanize.

Nearby Words: humane, humanity, human, humanely, humanism

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Humanize and Dehumanise. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/dehumanise/humanize

Dehumanise & Humanize. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/dehumanise/humanize>.

Humanize or Dehumanise. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/dehumanise/humanize.

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