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- [dis-fran-chahyz]
- /dɪsˈfræn tʃaɪz/
- /dɪs.ˈfræn.tʃaɪz/
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- [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
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms 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.
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