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depersonalize

verb [T] (UK usually depersonalise)
 
 
/ˌdiːˈpɜː.sən.əl.aɪz/ US  /-ˈpɝː-/

Definition

to remove from a person, organization, object, etc. the qualities or features that make them particular or special: He thinks that wearing school uniform depersonalizes children.Taking things away from someone or somewhereRemoving and getting rid of things
(Definition of depersonalize verb from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
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