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View synonyms for disempower

disempower

[ dis-em-pou-er ]

verb (used with object)

  1. to deprive of influence, importance, etc.:

    Voters feel they have become disempowered by recent political events.

disempower

/ ˌdɪsɪmˈpaʊə /

verb

  1. tr to deprive (a person) of power or authority

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Derived Forms

  • ˌdisemˈpowerment, noun

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Other Words From

  • disem·power·ment noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of disempower1

First recorded in 1805–15; dis- 1 + empower

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Example Sentences

He could use the filibusterproof reconciliation process to cut all of its spending, and effectively disempower the legislation.

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