as in symbolizes
disapproving
to treat (someone) as an object rather than as a person
She says beauty pageants objectify women.
Related Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for objectifies
symbolizes
Verb
-
The brand name represents a bull (toro), which symbolizes strength and charging forward.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026 -
The diamond symbolizes strength, clarity, and enduring love.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
26 Apr. 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Objectifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objectifies. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
