disenfranchise
Translation
to disenfranchise, to deprive of the right to vote
Examples
The new law could disenfranchise many voters.
The new law could disenfranchise many voters.
They felt disenfranchised from the political process.
They felt disenfranchised from the political process.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) to deprive (sb.) of a right, especially the right to vote The new law could disenfranchise many voters.
Similar Words
Synonyms: deprive of rights, disempower; Antonyms: enfranchise, empower
Etymology
From 'dis-' (not, away) + 'en-' (in, put in) + 'franchise' (right, freedom). Literally, to take away a right or freedom.
Memory Tips
Think 'dis-' (away) + 'franchise' (like the right to operate a business, but here it's the right to vote). It means to take that right away.