Definitions
- Describing the act of treating someone as less than human, often by denying their basic rights or dignity. - Referring to the process of stripping away a person's individuality or humanity, reducing them to a mere object or stereotype. - Talking about the use of language or propaganda to portray a group of people as inferior or subhuman.
- Describing the act of treating someone as less than human, often by denying their basic rights or dignity. - Referring to the process of stripping away a person's individuality or humanity, reducing them to a mere object or stereotype. - Talking about the use of language or propaganda to portray a group of people as inferior or subhuman.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the act of treating someone as less than human.
- 2Both words can be used to describe the process of reducing someone to a mere object or stereotype.
- 3Both words can be used to describe the use of language or propaganda to portray a group of people as inferior or subhuman.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Dehumanize is more commonly used in American English while dehumanise is more commonly used in British English.
- 2Connotation: Dehumanize may have a stronger negative connotation than dehumanise due to its association with American English and its use in contexts such as war and violence.
Remember this!
Dehumanise and dehumanize are synonyms that refer to the act of treating someone as less than human, often by denying their basic rights or dignity. Both words can also be used to describe the process of reducing someone to a mere object or stereotype, or the use of language or propaganda to portray a group of people as inferior or subhuman. The main difference between the two words is their spelling, pronunciation, and usage in different English dialects.
