zombification

/ˌzɑmbɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
noun
  1. The process of turning someone or something into a zombie (a reanimated corpse).
    • Legends of zombification often involve voodoo rituals and magic.
    • The scientist studied the zombification of animals in the lab.
    • The movie explores the zombification of a small town after a virus outbreak.
  2. The state of becoming mentally numb, unthinking, or robotic, often due to exhaustion or repetitive tasks.
    • Critics argue that social media causes the zombification of young people.
    • The long hours of data entry led to a feeling of complete zombification.
    • After the all-night study session, she experienced a mild zombification.
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