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privilege

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of privilege

something granted as a special favor

the town's oldest resident will have the privilege of leading the parade kicking off the Heritage Celebration

Synonyms of privilege

appanage (also apanage), boon, concession, honor

Words Related to privilege

claim, entitlement, right

perquisite, prerogative

charter, grant, patent

exemption, immunity, waiver

Near Antonyms of privilege

burden, duty, obligation, responsibility

privilege

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of privilege

to give a right to

only professionals who meet the education and experience requirements set by law are privileged to use the title "interior designer" in Oklahoma

Synonyms of privilege

authorize, entitle, qualify

Words Related to privilege

empower, enable, enfranchise, license (also licence)

approve, endorse (also indorse)

allow, let, permit

accredit, certificate, certify, charter [British], ratify

legitimize, sanction, validate, warrant

reaccredit, reapprove, recertify, recharter, revalidate

Near Antonyms of privilege

disable, disempower, disenfranchise

disallow, forbid, proscribe

delegitimize, invalidate, nullify

Antonyms of privilege

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