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The present tense form of 'dehumanize' is dehumanize or dehumanizes. Example: The oppressive regime dehumanizes its citizens through constant surveillance. (The oppressive regime dehumanizes its citizens through constant surveillance.)
Definition of “dehumanize”
- to deprive someone of their human qualities, dignity, or rights
- to treat someone as if they are not human, often by subjecting them to cruel or inhumane treatment
- to remove or reduce the human characteristics or qualities of something
Tense sentence structure and examples:
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed
Present Simple | dehumanize |
Present Continuous | dehumanizing |
Present Perfect | have dehumanized |
Example
The oppressive regime dehumanizes its citizens.
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They dehumanize anyone who disagrees with them.
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The media is dehumanizing certain groups through biased reporting.
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They are dehumanizing the victims by blaming them for their own suffering.
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They have dehumanized countless individuals over the years.
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The company has dehumanized its employees for profit.
dehumanize Subject-Verb Agreement
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Subject-verb agreement means that a subject and its verb match. They’re either both plural or both singular. A singular subject takes a singular verb. - Example: The cat is sleeping. A plural subject takes a plural verb. - Example: The cats are sleeping.
Singular First Person | dehumanize |
Singular Second Person | dehumanize |
Singular Third Person | dehumanizes |
Plural | dehumanize |
Example
I dehumanize my opponents.
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You dehumanize anyone who disagrees with you.
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He dehumanizes his subordinates.
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She dehumanizes those who challenge her authority.
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It dehumanizes anyone it perceives as a threat.
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We dehumanize those who are different from us.
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You dehumanize anyone who doesn't conform.
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They dehumanize entire communities.