Disenfranchise

usgb/ˌdɪsɪnˈfræntʃaɪz/
verb

To take away someone's right to vote or other privileges.

The new laws tend to disenfranchise the poor and minorities.
Visual representation of "disenfranchise" - To take away someone's right to vote or other privileges

Often appears as...

  • disenfranchise minority groups
  • disenfranchise the poor

Usage tips

Formal, Disapproving

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Voting Rights

Use 'disenfranchise' to discuss removing someone's right to vote, often in a political or legal context.

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Several activists are fighting against efforts that disenfranchise thousands of voters.
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Power and Control

'Disenfranchise' can imply a power struggle, where one group seeks to limit the influence of another.

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The company's policies disenfranchise workers who have been advocating for better conditions.
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Cultural Sensitivity

Be aware that 'disenfranchise' can be a sensitive term, especially when discussing minority rights.

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The documentary highlighted how certain laws disenfranchise communities of color.
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