adj
disenfranchised
Disenfranchised (adj) means Denied rights or power that others normally have, especially the right to vote. Example: “The new law left thousands of citizens disenfranchised.”
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Denied rights or power that others normally have, especially the right to vote.
"The new law left thousands of citizens disenfranchised."
How to use disenfranchised
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishStripped of a right or power, especially the right to vote or participate.
Common pairings
disenfranchised voters
feel disenfranchised
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more disenfranchised
- Superlative
- most disenfranchised
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Synonyms
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Rhymes for disenfranchised
raised
poised
advised
bruised
promised
baptised
apprised
despised
surprised
exercised
disguised
civilised
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Frequently asked questions
What does “disenfranchised” mean?
The word “disenfranchised” means denied rights or power that others normally have, especially the right to vote. In plain terms, stripped of a right or power, especially the right to vote or participate.
How do you use “disenfranchised” in a sentence?
Here is “disenfranchised” used in a sentence: “The new law left thousands of citizens disenfranchised.”
What part of speech is “disenfranchised”?
“Disenfranchised” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of disenfranchised?
"disenfranchised" (adj) means denied rights or power that others normally have, especially the right to vote.
