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disempower
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dis·em·pow·er  (dsm-pour)
tr.v. dis·em·pow·ered, dis·em·pow·er·ing, dis·em·pow·ers
To deprive of power or influence.

disem·power·ment n.

disempower [ˌdɪsɪmˈpaʊə]
vb
(tr) to deprive (a person) of power or authority
disempowerment  n
Translations
disempower [ˌdɪsɪmˈpaʊəʳ] VTrestar autoridad a, despojar de sus derechos a
disempower [ˌdɪsɪmˈpaʊər] vt [+ person, group] → priver de son autonomie
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