is dehumanizing
- present progressive of dehumanize (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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No matter the terminology, the practice itself is dehumanizing and barbaric and should not be used by law enforcement.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 1, 2024
Phoebe Bridgers is calling out fans who harassed her after her dad died, and the Boygenius musician isn’t holding back: ‘This is dehumanizing abuse’
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 3, 2023
But, the fact that it was introduced in the first place is an important reminder that excessive criminal punishment is dehumanizing all of us.
From Slate ● Feb. 7, 2023
Referring to someone as a “host” is dehumanizing.
From Scientific American ● Jun. 9, 2022
It is dehumanizing, for it forces one to adapt by becoming more self- contained and insulated.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
