disempower

Meanings

Verb

To strip power from (someone or some group), as:
To remove morale or self-confidence from (someone or some group) to do something.
To strip power from (someone or some group), as:
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.

Origin / Etymology

From dis- + empower.

Synonyms

demoralize, demotivate, dishearten, dispirit, enervate

Antonyms

empower, establish, hearten, inspire, install, motivate

Scrabble Score: 18

disempower is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
disempower is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
disempower is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 20

disempower is a valid Words With Friends word