Antonyms for disenfranchise


Grammar : Verb
Spell : dis-en-fran-chahyz
Phonetic Transcription : ˌdɪs ɛnˈfræn tʃaɪz


Definition of disenfranchise

Origin :
  • "deprive of civil or electoral privileges," 1640s, from dis- + enfranchise. Earlier form was disfranchise (mid-15c.). Related: Disenfranchised; disenfranchisement.
  • As in enslave : verb make someone a servant
Example sentences :
  • The whole thing is gone, and for my part I wish they'd disenfranchise the borough.
  • Extract from : « Phineas Finn » by Anthony Trollope
  • I wish they'd disenfranchise the whole country, and send us a military governor.
  • Extract from : « Phineas Finn » by Anthony Trollope
  • Not only this, but he proposed to the provincial assembly a measure to disenfranchise all persons who have concubines.
  • Extract from : « China, Japan and the U.S.A. » by John Dewey

Synonyms for disenfranchise

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