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Meaning of disenfranchises
The primary meaning of the word "disenfranchises" is to deprive someone of their right to vote or other rights.
Etymology of disenfranchises
The word "disenfranchises" originates from the Old French words "des" meaning "from" or "away from" and "enfranchir" meaning "to set free" or "to liberate", with the prefix "dis-" indicating removal or deprivation
Historically, the term was used to describe the act of depriving someone of their rights, particularly the right to vote, and has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings related to exclusion and deprivation
Synonyms
disfranchises
deprives
strips
denies
withholds
refuses
rejects
excludes
bans
bars
disqualifies
disfranchises
invalidates
nullifies
repudiates
renounces
abrogates
abolishes
annuls
voids
revokes
rescinds
repeals
negates
neutralizes
disenables
dismantles
demolishes
destroys
eradicates
Definitions
- To deprive someone of their right to vote or other rights, especially in a deliberate or formal way
- * To exclude or bar someone from a particular group, activity, or privilege
Usage Examples
- The new law disenfranchises thousands of voters who have been convicted of minor crimes
- * The company's policy disenfranchises employees who work part-time, denying them access to benefits and promotions
Antonyms
enfranchises
empowers
enables
authorizes
legitimizes
validates
certifies
qualifies
restores
reinstates
reestablishes
renews
revives
rejuvenates
revitalizes
strengthens
fortifies
amplifies
amplifies
augments
expands
extends