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empowerment

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of empowerment

the granting of power to perform various acts or duties

  • the empowerment of her husband to make medical decisions on her behalf is clearly stated in her living will
Synonyms of empowerment

accreditation, authorization, commission, delegation, license (or licence), mandate
Words Related to empowerment

commendation, consignment, entrustment

facilitation, fostering, promotion

commanding, directing, ordering

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