DISENFRANCHISE Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

disenfranchise

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Definition of disenfranchise

as in to disqualify

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Recent Examples of disenfranchise Folsom’s order keeping the grace period in effect concluded that plaintiffs are likely to succeed in their constitutional challenge of the law because arbitrarily disenfranchise voters due to mail delays beyond their control. — Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026 That these Americans tend to be lower income and often nonwhite is just an extra for MAGA, which would love to specifically disenfranchise these constituencies. — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 26 July 2026 Opponents say the measure would disenfranchise voters, particularly those who are low-income or people of color. — Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 16 July 2026 The North Carolina legislature's recent efforts to disenfranchise Black voters through gerrymandering and voter identification laws are nothing if not the grandchildren of the grandfather clause. — CBS News, 12 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for disenfranchise

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In May, the Kentucky Supreme Court denied Bevin's request to disqualify Johnson.

— Lucas Aulbach, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2026
Bryan Kohberger’s new attorney has filed a motion to disqualify the judge in his case and has asked for a change of venue for his post-conviction proceeding.

— Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 28 Aug. 2026

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Before the war, Putin had spent decades disabling the channels of political opposition and of political action independent from the state.

— MICHAEL KIMMAGE, Foreign Affairs, 14 Sep. 2026
This has occurred as Ukrainian drone strikes have disabled specialized Russian processing units, while maritime chokepoints in the Middle East have left crucial crude supplies stranded.

— Harvey Stober, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026

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