disempower

Definitions

To deprive someone of power, authority, or influence.

To make someone feel less confident or in control of their own life.

Examples

The new regulations serve to disempower local communities by stripping them of their decision-making authority.

Constant criticism from a supervisor can gradually disempower an employee, leading to a significant loss of confidence.

Synonyms

incapacitate weaken disenfranchise undermine disable strip of power render powerless

Antonyms

empower strengthen enable authorize enfranchise invigorate give authority