Dehumanize \De*hu"man*ize\, v. t. To divest of human qualities, such as pity, tenderness, etc.; as, dehumanizing influences.
dehumanize v 1: deprive of human qualities; "Life in povery has dehumanized them" [syn: {dehumanise}] [ant: {humanize}] 2: make mechanical or routine [syn: {dehumanise}]