disempower (Meaning)

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disempower (v. t.)

To deprive of power; to divest of strength.

disempower Sentence Examples

  1. The government's new policies inadvertently disempowered the most vulnerable members of society.
  2. The school's strict dress code made the students feel oppressed and disempowered.
  3. The constant criticism from her boss left her feeling defeated and disempowered.
  4. The experience of being bullied made her feel isolated and disempowered.
  5. The lack of access to resources disempowered the community, leaving them unable to address their own needs.
  6. The company's decision to outsource jobs to other countries disempowered workers and left them feeling undervalued.
  7. The lack of opportunities for advancement disempowered employees, leading to a sense of stagnation and low morale.
  8. The manipulation and control tactics employed by the cult leader disempowered the members, making them dependent on the leader for their sense of identity and self-worth.
  9. The prevailing societal norms disempowered women, limiting their choices and opportunities.
  10. The media's portrayal of marginalized groups often disempowers them by reinforcing negative stereotypes and perpetuating discrimination.

FAQs About the word disempower

To deprive of power; to divest of strength.

disqualify, disable,disenfranchise,forbid, proscribe, nullify, invalidate, delegitimize,decertify, disallow

qualify, authorize, privilege, authorize,privilege, enable, qualify, entitle, enable, entitle

The government's new policies inadvertently disempowered the most vulnerable members of society.

The school's strict dress code made the students feel oppressed and disempowered.

The constant criticism from her boss left her feeling defeated and disempowered.

The experience of being bullied made her feel isolated and disempowered.