DISFRANCHISE Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

disfranchise

verb

Definition of disfranchise

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

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Cloud cover prevented a California Highway Patrol helicopter from reaching the injured climber directly, forcing the rescue to unfold in stages.

— Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
Increasing staff at medical facilities during heat waves could also prevent unnecessary deaths.

— Christopher Cann, USA Today, 2 July 2026

Definition of prevent

Verb

More than 84% of dogs in the study showed at least mild signs of fear and anxiety in everyday situations, excluding learned fears related to grooming activities like nail trimming and bathing.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
Nordic combined—the only Winter Olympics discipline to exclude women entirely—has been removed from the program.

— Michelle Bruton, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of exclude

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There is significant opportunity for improvement in this arena, and the system simply cannot effort to further disenfranchise physicians who already have too much administrative burden.

— Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Voting rights advocates have expressed concern that the bill would potentially disenfranchise millions of voters.

— Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 24 June 2026

Definition of disenfranchise

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He was charged with hindering apprehension, obstruction of justice and tampering with evidence in connection with this case.

— Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 2 July 2026
The Great American State Fair kicked off last week, though the 16-day event has been hindered by weather shutdowns, technical difficulties and low attendance.

— Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of hinder

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Many gardeners buy praying mantis egg cases (oothecae) from garden nurseries, but this practice is discouraged for two reasons.

— Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 July 2026
Applying a 2- to 4-inch layer of mulch, such as straw or leaf mulch, will discourage weeds in garden beds, says Langelo.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 4 July 2026

Definition of discourage

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Health care workers who impede these rituals for infection-control reasons often face hostility and violence; clinics have been attacked and burned down during this outbreak, furthering viral spread.

— Alice Park, Time, 2 July 2026
These vehicles were blocking and impeding fire operations, and several were non-operational and required tow truck assistance for removal.

— Jeff Nguyen, CBS News, 1 July 2026

Definition of impede

Verb

Win yesterday, come back home, important homestand before the All-Star break, and we’re shut out.

— Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2026
France survived Paraguay's physical gameplan to beat La Albirroja, the red and white, 1-0 to advance to play Morocco, which shut out Canada on Saturday 3-0, in a quarterfinal on July 9 in Foxboro, Mass.

— Sean Gregory, Time, 5 July 2026

Definition of shut out

Verb

Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 July 2026
Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.

— KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026

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