marginalize
Translation
to marginalize, to sideline, to disenfranchise
Examples
The new policy might marginalize poor families.
The new policy might marginalize poor families.
They felt marginalized by the community.
They felt marginalized by the community.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to treat a person or group as insignificant. The new policy might marginalize poor families.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sideline, exclude, alienate; Antonyms: include, integrate, empower
Etymology
From 'margin' (edge) + '-ize' (to make). Literally 'to put on the edge'.
Memory Tips
Imagine pushing someone to the margin (the edge) of a page, making them unimportant.