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disfranchise

dis·fran·chise
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dis-fran-chahyz]
    • /dɪsˈfræn tʃaɪz/
    • /dɪs.ˈfræn.tʃaɪz/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dis-fran-chahyz]
    • /dɪsˈfræn tʃaɪz/

Definitions of disfranchise word

  • verb with object disfranchise to deprive (a person) of a right of citizenship, as of the right to vote. 1
  • verb with object disfranchise to deprive of a franchise, privilege, or right. 1
  • noun disfranchise To deprive someone of some privilege, especially the right to vote; to disenfranchise. 1
  • abbreviation DISFRANCHISE disenfranchise 0

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Origin of disfranchise

First appearance:

before 1425
One of the 25% oldest English words
late Middle English word dating back to 1425-75; See origin at dis-1, franchise

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Parts of speech for Disfranchise

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

disfranchise popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

disfranchise usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for disfranchise

verb disfranchise

  • prohibit — to forbid (an action, activity, etc.) by authority or law: Smoking is prohibited here.
  • rule out — a principle or regulation governing conduct, action, procedure, arrangement, etc.: the rules of chess.
  • suspend — to hang by attachment to something above: to suspend a chandelier from the ceiling.
  • bar — A bar is a place where you can buy and drink alcoholic drinks.
  • invalidate — to render invalid; discredit.

Antonyms for disfranchise

verb disfranchise

  • permit — to allow to do something: Permit me to explain.
  • include — to contain, as a whole does parts or any part or element: The package includes the computer, program, disks, and a manual.
  • mobilize — to assemble or marshal (armed forces, military reserves, or civilian persons of military age) into readiness for active service.
  • aid — Aid is money, equipment, or services that are provided for people, countries, or organizations who need them but cannot provide them for themselves.
  • assist — If you assist someone, you help them to do a job or task by doing part of the work for them.

verb with object disfranchise

  • franchise — a privilege of a public nature conferred on an individual, group, or company by a government: a franchise to operate a bus system.

Top questions with disfranchise

  • what does disfranchise mean?

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