But some people have such a sensitive gag reflex that they feel like they're going to throw up every time they brush their teeth. To prevent your gag reflex from triggering, try to relax while you brush your teeth. Think about something else -- something pleasant and calming -- to help keep your mind off the brushing and stop you from gagging.
anthropoid - resembling human beings. manlike. human - having human form or attributes as opposed to those of animals or divine beings; human beings; the human body; human kindness; human frailty.
Like personification, anthropomorphism is the giving of human characteristics to objects or animals. Anthropomorphism is a kind of personification in which animals or objects are described as if they really are people with abilities like talking, walking upright, and thinking critically.