objectify

/əbˈdʒɛktɪfaɪ/

VERB

1. Making an abstract idea perceptible

To make something, such as an abstract idea, possible to be perceived by the senses.

To give an abstract idea, quality, or concept a concrete, perceptible, or recognizable form.

The artist's work aims to challenge societal norms that tend to objectify individuals.

VERB

To treat something as something objectively real.

To regard or present an idea, concept, or phenomenon as an objective reality rather than merely as a subjective notion.

VERB

To treat someone as a mere object and deny that person's dignity.

To regard or portray people primarily as objects for use, attention, or gratification, disregarding their individuality, feelings, and human dignity.

She urged the media to stop perpetuating images that objectify women.
Some advertisements subtly objectify men, reinforcing harmful stereotypes.
The artist's work aims to challenge societal norms that tend to objectify individuals.
It's important to create a culture that doesn't objectify people based on their physical appearance.
The discussion focused on the need for education to combat attitudes that may inadvertently objectify others.