verb
to make a person or situation kinder and more caring
The new policy humanized the treatment of prisoners.
Common phrases & grammar
humanize treatment · humanize care
American English
How to pronounce humanizes
verbB2
HYOOmuhnaizihz
/ˈhju.məˌnaɪ.zɪz/
4 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Related entry: humanize
to make a person or situation kinder and more caring
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
verb
to make a system, service, or process less cold and better suited to people's needs
The company is trying to humanize its customer service.
Common phrases & grammar
humanize the system · humanize the process
verbless common
to show a person or group as having ordinary feelings, needs, and weaknesses
The film humanizes the people on both sides of the conflict.
Common phrases & grammar
humanize a character · humanize the enemy