v. t.
Was it the business of magic to humanize our natures with compassion? Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. i. To become or be made more humane; to become civilized; to be ameliorated. [ 1913 Webster ]
By the original law of nations, war and extirpation were the punishment of injury. Humanizing by degrees, it admitted slavery instead of death; a further step was the exchange of prisoners instead of slavery. Franklin. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who renders humane. [ 1913 Webster ]