disfranchises

verb

present tense third-person singular of disfranchise
as in shuts out

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disfranchises
  1. shuts out
  2. prevents
  3. holds back
  4. excludes
  5. blocks
  6. hinders
  7. denies
  8. discourages
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  • The birthplace criterion also shuts out key figures of the Harlem Renaissance — including Zora Neale Hurston, Langston Hughes and Louis Armstrong — who were born in the American South and moved to New York as part of the Great Migration.
    — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 10 June 2026
  • Northgate edges Case Grande in baseball semifinal, shuts out Salesian to advance to softball final.
    — Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
Definition of shuts out
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  • Specifically, the order prevents the town and its officials from holding a vote on, approving, adopting or taking any action to implement Resolution 26-25 concerning the Circle T Data Center, including at the special meeting underway on Monday.
    — Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • These animals are born with a condition that prevents their vertebrae from fully developing.
    — Kelly Lambert, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of prevents
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  • Samsung traditionally holds back one color in the Galaxy S range to be a web exclusive and drive consumers to its website, although typically this is one of the standard black or grey colors.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
  • The hydropower from Glen Canyon Dam that holds back Lake Powell serves more than 350,000 homes.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 May 2026
Definition of holds back
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  • The survey revealed that parents spend about $466 per month on family-friendly retail and experiences, which excludes essentials.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The Taliban regime systematically excludes half the population from any kind of political representation; the rest of the world should not follow suit.
    — Rina Amiri, Foreign Affairs, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of excludes
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  • Webb’s infrared vision is particularly useful here because infrared light can penetrate dust that blocks much of the visible light, giving astronomers a better look at the processes taking place inside stellar nurseries.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Seminole blocks a Lake Nona 39-yard field goal attempt and Joseph Watson IV grabs the ball and takes it to the house for the go-ahead score.
    — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of blocks
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  • Ultimately, glorifying sleep deprivation is counterproductive; prioritizing sleep is key for career longevity and productivity, while chronic insomnia leads to impaired judgment and hinders professional growth.
    — Mena Mirhom, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Neptune retrograde hinders our intuition, leaving us lost in the fog.
    — Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 15 July 2026
Definition of hinders
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  • Judge denies motion to find not guilty After the prosecution rested, Judge Sullivan heard arguments from attorneys without the jury present.
    — Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • If Coleman denies summary judgment, the case will proceed to trial.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of denies
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  • Silver discourages mildew, mold and bacterial growth through a natural chemical process.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • This discourages foraging wasps and yellowjackets from being attracted to these areas, says Gordon.
    — Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 29 July 2026
Definition of discourages
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