dehumanisations

[US]/[ˌdiːhjuːmənaɪˈzeɪʃənz]/
[UK]/[ˌdiːhjuːmənaɪˈzeɪʃənz]/

Translation

n.The act of stripping someone of their human qualities.; The state of being treated as less than human.; The process of reducing someone to a mere object or statistic.

Phrases & Collocations

combating dehumanisations

witnessing dehumanisation

preventing dehumanisations

addressing dehumanisation

exposing dehumanisations

studying dehumanisation

historical dehumanisations

systemic dehumanisation

perpetuating dehumanisations

understanding dehumanisation

Example Sentences

the novel powerfully depicts the dehumanisations inflicted upon prisoners of war.

technological advancements can inadvertently contribute to social dehumanisations.

historical accounts document the systematic dehumanisations of marginalized groups.

propaganda often relies on dehumanisations to justify acts of violence.

the film explores the psychological effects of witnessing dehumanisations firsthand.

combating dehumanisations requires recognizing the inherent dignity of all individuals.

the report highlighted the pervasive dehumanisations within the prison system.

understanding the roots of dehumanisations is crucial for preventing future atrocities.

the speaker warned against the dangers of normalizing dehumanisations in political discourse.

we must actively challenge narratives that promote dehumanisations and prejudice.

the court case revealed the extent of the dehumanisations suffered by the refugees.

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