Synonyms of disempower
5 similar words · 6 opposite words
Another word for disempower is dishearten. Other synonyms of disempower are dispirit, demoralize, demotivate and enervate. The opposite of disempower is empower.
Synonyms and similar words for disempower
verbTo remove morale or self-confidence from (someone or some group) to do something.
- disheartenTo discourage someone by removing their enthusiasm or courage.
- dispiritTo lower the morale of; to make despondent; to dishearten.
- demoralize
- demotivateTo decrease the motivation of a person or a group.
- enervate
Opposite of disempower
verbTo remove morale or self-confidence from (someone or some group) to do something.
Meaning of disempower
- verb To remove morale or self-confidence from (someone or some group) to do something.
- verb To remove authority or (official) confidence from (someone or some group) to do something (such as administer a state function), as by demoting, disestablishing, or unincorporating a group.
Questions about synonyms of disempower
- What is another word for disempower?
- Disempower has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as dishearten, dispirit, demoralize, demotivate and enervate.
- What is the opposite of disempower?
- The opposite of disempower is empower. Other antonyms of disempower are hearten.
- What does disempower mean?
- Disempower means to remove morale or self-confidence from (someone or some group) to do something.
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