disfranchise

[ dis-fran-chahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, dis·fran·chised, dis·fran·chis·ing.

1. a less common variant of disenfranchise.

disfranchise

/ dɪsˈfræntʃaɪz /

verb

1. See disenfranchise
   another word for disenfranchise

Other Words From

• dis·fran·chise·ment [dis-, fran, -chahyz-m, uh, nt, -chiz-], noun
• dis·fran·chis·er noun
• non·dis·fran·chised adjective
• un·dis·fran·chised adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of disfranchise¹

A late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; dis- ¹, franchise

Example Sentences

Some of these disfranchised people came all the way from Novgorod, either individually or in families – after escaping from a multitude of situations, like serfdom, perjury, and even downright starvation.

From Realm of History

We may at least grant that the burden of proof should be upon those who would disfranchise all red-haired men.

From Project Gutenberg

The House threatened to disfranchise it, and West Lynne under the fear, went into mourning for its sins.

From Project Gutenberg

It was estimated that the suffrage clause would disfranchise from voting or holding office 40,000 white men.

From Project Gutenberg

Skinner of Franklin wanted to disfranchise enough rebels to hold the balance of power.

From Project Gutenberg

Hence New York can get no power from that source to disfranchise one entire half of her members.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• coerce
• deprive
• disenfranchise
• imprison
• incarcerate
• oppress
• shackle
• subjugate
• suppress