disfranchise

verb

Definition of disfranchisenext
as in to prevent

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Recent Examples of disfranchise Ignoring an express statutory deadline, the justices held that potential mail delays disfranchise voters and violate the state constitution’s guarantee of free and equal elections. — Allysia Finley, WSJ, 1 Nov. 2020 By 1846, residents of Alexandria had grown irritated over being disfranchised, and political control of that area returned to Virginia. — Jeff Barker, Washington Post, 13 Oct. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disfranchise
  1. prevent
  2. exclude
  3. disenfranchise
  4. hinder
  5. discourage
  6. impede
  7. shut out
  8. obstruct
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  • In May of last year, an Army helicopter that was instructed to fly over the Pentagon helipad forced controllers to order two flights to abort landings at Reagan National Airport to prevent collisions.
    — Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Would New York authorities be willing to use their own police powers to, say, prevent federal agents from violating protesters’ constitutional rights or investigate crimes allegedly committed by federal agents?
    — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of prevent
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  • The administration also pressed allies to exclude Huawei from their 5G networks, arguing that the company posed a national security threat because its equipment could give Beijing backdoor access to critical communications infrastructure.
    — GLORIA XIONG, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Ocalan and other key PKK figures are excluded from the pardon.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of exclude
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  • Democrats and voting rights groups say the SAVE America Act would disenfranchise millions of eligible voters.
    — Zac Anderson, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026
  • California’s attorney general and secretary of state argue the measure violates election law and would disenfranchise voters, by limiting mail ballots, imposing ID requirements and creating a separate county voter registration system.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of disenfranchise
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  • Avoiding the storm-hindering winds would give it a better shot at becoming a tropical depression or storm.
    — Robin Webb, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Picking the material and making a design that would not hinder the astronaut’s movements was another.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of hinder
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  • Pilgrims walk between temples, rest in historic ryokan and keep to contemplative daily rituals that discourage mass, high-speed tourism.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • No ground was made up in the quarterback competition, which is discouraging in itself.
    — Zach Berman, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of discourage
Verb
  • Lynda Albertson, an art-crime analyst, said the works are instantly recognizable, impeding any effort to sell them through reputable channels.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Lynda Albertson, an art crime analyst, said the works are instantly recognizable, impeding any effort to sell them through reputable channels.
    — Colleen Barry, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of impede
Verb
  • The vets drank it, put on blindfolds to shut out distractions, and lay down.
    — Anderson Cooper, CBS News, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The Braves had not been shut out since June 27 and were 10-0 in Friday night home games this season.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of shut out
Verb
  • Overly rigid implementation could also obstruct productive work.
    — Kavin Bendre, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The order prohibits anyone from withholding or obstructing necessary treatment or removing, discharging or transferring the child while the case is pending.
    — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of obstruct

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