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| Definitions from the WebTerm: dehumanization
  Definitions:
    
      Noun (General Sense): The process of depriving someone of their human qualities, rights, or dignity, often through oppressive or discriminatory treatment.
    
      Noun (Psychological Sense): The act or process of diminishing an individual's sense of individuality, self-worth, or identity, typically occurring within certain contexts such as warfare or oppressive systems.
    
      Verb: To treat or portray someone or a group of people as less than human, diminishing their individuality or dignity.
     
  Sample Sentences:
    The dehumanization of prisoners of war during the conflict was a grave violation of human rights.Systematic dehumanization has been used as a tool by oppressive regimes throughout history.In the novel, the author vividly depicts the dehumanization experienced by characters caught in the horrors of war.The film successfully captures the dehumanizing effects of living in extreme poverty.It is essential to address and combat any acts of dehumanization within our society. |