disfranchising

verb

present participle of disfranchise
as in preventing

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disfranchising
  1. preventing
  2. excluding
  3. impeding
  4. obstructing
  5. banning
  6. hindering
  7. denying
  8. discouraging
Verb
  • The ability to monitor and identify unwanted behavior by AI agents in real-time or near real-time is critical to preventing another breach like this—perhaps one with even more serious consequences, such as an attack on a bank or hospital.
    — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Leaving the coil uninsulated allows heat and excess current to bypass hot spots, preventing damage and keeping the system stable.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of preventing
Verb
  • That's the lowest level in 50 years, excluding the Covid era.
    — Kevin Stankiewicz,Zev Fima, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026
  • In 2023, youngsters between the ages of 9 and 12 averaged six hours a day excluding school.
    — Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of excluding
Verb
  • The Supreme Court has been a fitful friend to Trump in his second term, alternately enabling and impeding him.
    — Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Cornstarch can create issues like clogging sprayers, impeding root growth, or interfering with leaf function.
    — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of impeding
Verb
  • In July, Michaels was diagnosed with a complicated obstructing kidney stone, which required immediate surgery and the placement of a ureteral stent.
    — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
  • But Seminole’s Special Magistrate Sherry Sutphen chastised Moncrief, a resident of The Springs neighborhood, for likely damaging the river’s ecology behind his home and obstructing its natural flow.
    — Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of obstructing
Verb
  • In New York, a bill banning surveillance pricing is awaiting the governor’s signature.
    — Audrey McGlinchy, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • This month, the bureau's parent agency, the Commerce Department, quietly cut language banning political interference from the department's scientific integrity policy, NPR has learned.
    — Hansi Lo Wang, NPR, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of banning
Verb
  • More than 1,300 people are missing, and a lack of connectivity, power and resources are hindering rescue efforts.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The charges are hindering proceedings by disorderly conduct, a Class A misdemeanor, and disrupting a meeting or procession, a Class B misdemeanor.
    — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of hindering
Verb
  • The first case was settled out of court, with the artist denying allegations and claiming fair use through her legal representative.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The drone in question was powered by a Nvidia minicomputer not sold in Russia but available through resale markets, highlighting the difficulties in denying tech to US adversaries.
    — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of denying
Verb
  • At the same time, government officials have cast doubt on the safety of vaccines, further discouraging vaccination.
    — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Lieu expressed concern that security perimeters would be so large during the Games that drop-off points would be even more distant, necessitating walks of up to half an hour, discouraging fans from taking buses.
    — James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of discouraging
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