Animalization (Noun)
Meaning 1
An act that makes people cruel or lacking normal human qualities.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The violent video games contributed to the animalization of the young players, desensitizing them to the harm they were causing in the virtual world.
- The prolonged exposure to war had led to the animalization of the soldiers, erasing their empathy and reducing them to mere killing machines.
- The lack of accountability in the corporation's inner workings had led to the animalization of its executives, who seemed to care little for the well-being of their employees.
- The systematic oppression of the minority had resulted in the animalization of the ruling class, who treated their subjects with contempt and cruelty.
- The isolation and fear instilled by the authoritarian regime had led to the animalization of its citizens, making them suspicious and aggressive towards one another.
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Meaning 2
A depiction in the form of an animal.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.