Disempower: meaning, definitions and examples
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disempower
[ ˌdɪsɪmˈpaʊə ]
in social context
To deprive of power or influence; to make someone or something less powerful or effective.
Synonyms
diminish, disable, subdue, undermine, weaken
Examples of usage
- The new policy aims to disempower large corporations and give more opportunities to small businesses.
- The authoritarian regime sought to disempower its citizens by limiting their freedom of speech and assembly.
in personal context
To undermine someone's confidence, self-esteem, or sense of empowerment.
Synonyms
belittle, demean, demoralize, devalue, discourage
Examples of usage
- Continuous criticism can disempower individuals and hinder their personal growth.
- Being constantly belittled by others can disempower a person and affect their mental well-being.
Translations
Translations of the word "disempower" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desempoderar
🇮🇳 शक्ति हरण करना
🇩🇪 entmachten
🇮🇩 melemahkan
🇺🇦 позбавляти влади
🇵🇱 pozbawić władzy
🇯🇵 権力を奪う
🇫🇷 désautonomiser
🇪🇸 desempoderar
🇹🇷 güçsüzleştirmek
🇰🇷 권한을 박탈하다
🇸🇦 نزع السلطة
🇨🇿 zbavit moci
🇸🇰 zbaviť moci
🇨🇳 剥夺权力
🇸🇮 odvzemati moč
🇮🇸 svipta valdi
🇰🇿 билігінен айыру
🇬🇪 ძალაუფლების ჩამორთმევა
🇦🇿 səlahiyyətini əlindən almaq
🇲🇽 desempoderar
Word origin
The word 'disempower' originated in the late 20th century as a term used in social and political discourse to describe the act of reducing someone's power or influence. The prefix 'dis-' signifies a negative or reversing action, while 'empower' comes from the Old French word 'empoer', meaning 'to give power to'. The concept of disempowerment has been widely discussed in the context of social justice, equality, and empowerment movements.
See also: empowered, empowering, empowerment.