disfranchised

Definition of disfranchisednext
past tense of disfranchise

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for disfranchised
Verb
  • Using unique identifiers attached to each arrestee, The Post excluded a number of apparent duplicate arrests from its analysis.
    Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 6 Apr. 2026
  • The coalition, backed by the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, argues that Catholic schools are being unlawfully excluded from the program because of their religious beliefs.
    Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 5 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • On Sunday, police prevented Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa from entering the church, citing security concerns as Israel enforces a ban on gatherings in synagogues, churches and mosques during the ongoing war with Iran, which has brought missile strikes near holy sites.
    Lucia I Suarez Sang, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Without its approval, countries face default and can effectively be prevented from accessing long- and short-term trade credit — credit that facilitates the uninterrupted flow of goods across borders, and can be compared to a country’s life blood.
    Sven van Mourik, The Dial, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Noem's contract review policy disproportionately hindered FEMA, which awards massive contracts and funds disaster aid projects that frequently exceed $100,000.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Mar. 2026
  • However, a budget managed by Congress with limited long-term visibility, coupled with a slow contracting process hindered by bureaucracy, creates some roadblocks.
    Samantha Subin, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • During a court hearing Wednesday morning, Davis' attorney, Simon Steckel, filed a motion to dismiss, which the judge denied.
    Bri Buckley, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Hernandez denied any knowledge or responsibility for what went on at the house.
    Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • According to that agreement, West’s lawyer and government prosecutors agreed that the conspiracy’s goal was to interfere in the campaign of Mobolade’s opponent and create the belief that Mobolade was being discouraged from running because of his race.
    ABC News, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Excessive drinking—which often resulted in mischief and vandalism—was discouraged, with newspapers calling for greater discipline, regulation, and surveillance.
    Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • At other events, RAM's compassion is impeded by red tape.
    Brit McCandless Farmer, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Beyond the Cal/OSHA investigation, which has not previously been detailed publicly, attorneys for the state allege the Sheriff’s Department has impeded the workplace safety inquiry and refused to hand over vital documents, according to court filings in an ongoing dispute between the two agencies.
    Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Its private sector — though constrained — has demonstrated adaptability under extreme conditions.
    Oscar de la Rosa, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
  • The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has constrained oil supplies, driving up transportation costs for a range of industries.
    Lucia I Suarez Sang, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Prosecutors said Insua’s view was obstructed by the cargo, a deckhouse and crane on the barge.
    David Goodhue, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Full-palm tactile sensing allows the robot to continue manipulating objects even when cameras are obstructed or when precise force control is required, such as in assembly tasks.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026
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“Disfranchised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disfranchised. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.

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