disfranchised

verb

Definition of disfranchisednext
past tense of disfranchise
as in excluded

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disfranchised
  1. excluded
  2. prevented
  3. denied
  4. discouraged
  5. impeded
  6. constrained
  7. shut out
  8. obstructed
Verb
  • Societal loneliness is feeling systemically excluded because of a characteristic, including gender, race, or disability.
    Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
  • And the general public isn’t excluded from BRiC either, depending on what someone might be interested in.
    Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of excluded
Verb
  • Flights were prevented from taking off after the Federal Aviation Administration ordered a nationwide ground stop.
    Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The vast majority of diabetes cases can be entirely prevented.
    Omer Awan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of prevented
Verb
  • Starbucks has denied wrongdoing and faulted the union for breaking off negotiations.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Pharmaceutical companies such as Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk, and Sanofi have denied the allegations, with representatives stating that the school districts and health plans negotiate the terms of their rebate arrangements.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of denied
Verb
  • However, he is discouraged from traveling by his new bride Ellen Hutter (Lily-Rose Depp).
    Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 23 Dec. 2024
  • However, self-defeating rules that alter the game’s brand should always be discouraged.
    Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of discouraged
Verb
  • Late in the game, #63 of the Baltimore Colts threw a great block that impeded two of the Giants defenders to spring Alan Ameche (#35) for a long gain.
    Drew Carberry, Baltimore Sun, 22 Dec. 2024
  • In addition to extreme weather conditions, the cast and crew had to contend with various Hollywood strike shutdowns that impeded filming.
    Dana Feldman, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of impeded
Verb
  • His brilliance has been constrained only by the limits of his imagination.
    Rory Smith, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Police say that while the young child was locked in the dog cage, constrained by zip ties, the woman kicked her and duct taped her mouth shut, according to court documents viewed by PEOPLE.
    Luke Chinman, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of constrained
Verb
  • Only 325 of each one is available; if you get shut out, try their also-delish Five Origin Select, aged up to 15 years.
    Tony Sachs, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
  • That definitely still draws certain Academy members toward watching the film, but even the tamest of horror films have historically been shut out of any Oscar nominations.
    Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of shut out
Verb
  • Time and again, Israel deliberately obstructed or denied humanitarian aid to Gaza, ignoring pleas from the international community, humanitarian organizations, and even legally binding orders from the International Court of Justice to take immediate steps to avoid genocide.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Many also struggle with epiphora, where tear ducts are obstructed, resulting in constant eye discharge.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of obstructed
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