Definitions
To make something seem more humane, relatable, or sympathetic.
Word origin
From human + -ize.
Used in a sentence
“VVas it the buſineſs of magic to humanize our natures with compaſſion, forgiveneſs, and all the inſtances of the moſt extenſive charity?”
“I think they would try to humanize the worst villains in history out of their fear that the audience might not like the central character.”
“The Oscar-winning film The Iron Lady humanised Thatcher.”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
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