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dehumanize

verb as in to deprive of dignity; treat as less than human

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verb as in remove the need for human skills

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“We need to support artists, not dehumanize them.”

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The DHS official social media account then trolled Bryan with a video dehumanizing migrants set to his song “Revival.”

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Losing your job might be demeaning, but losing your integrity for the shot at a job is dehumanizing.

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“Rampant speculation based on a person’s looks or body type is harmful and dehumanizing,” the spokesperson said.

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At a time when trans and queer people are increasingly targeted by ring-wing politicians and activists through legislation and dehumanizing rhetoric — LGBTQ+-friendly shows such as “Bob’s Burgers” can, for some, feel like a refuge.

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