A girl who has 2 different personalities; 1 which is normal, the other where she is a sort of 'animal' that makes noises such as: "waaaaa!." The noises are used as a defense mechanism for objects that aren't familiar. When a Deanimal is under control she can be quite loving as she will nuzzle with the inner arm of the owner. But beware, she can trick you into thinking she is quite cute, but when your defense is down she will trick you into one of her mind games.
by MrEric December 2, 2007
To pretend that non-human-animals have less abilities than they actually do, as a way to "other" or belittle them.
To act like animals can't feel pain, can't grieve, can't think etc. even when they can.
The opposite of "antrhopomorphise."
The non-human-animal version of "dehumanize."
To act like animals can't feel pain, can't grieve, can't think etc. even when they can.
The opposite of "antrhopomorphise."
The non-human-animal version of "dehumanize."
Saying that fish can't feel is to deanimalize them. Science has shown that they feel pain and do have intelligence and create communities.
by GrungeWillNeverDie February 10, 2019