Antonyms for empower
ɛmˈpaʊ ərem·pow·er

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1. empowerverb

   Synonyms:
   let, inspire, permit, allow

   Antonyms:
   ban, prohibit, dishearten, disempower, disspirit, forbid, bar

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1. empower

   Antonyms:
   debar, disallow, forbid, hinder, inhibit, interdict, preclude, prevent, prohibit

   Synonyms:
   allow, authorize, command, consent to, direct, enjoin, give consent, give leave, give permission, let, license, order, permit, put up with, require, sanction, suffer, tolerate, warrant

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1. empower

   Antonyms:
   hinder, prevent, discourage, disable, disqualify

   Synonyms:
   enable, commission, encourage, qualify, delegate, warrant, sanction, direct, authorize

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1. • Enable

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1. empower, authorise, authorizeverb

   give or delegate power or authority to

   "She authorized her assistant to sign the papers"

   Synonyms:
   invest, authorise, endue, authorize, endow, pass, indue, clear, gift

2. endow, indue, gift, empower, invest, endueverb

   give qualities or abilities to

   Synonyms:
   vest, put, endue, induct, adorn, authorize, place, clothe, enthrone, dower, endow, invest, present, gift, give, indue, commit, authorise, seat

How to use empower in a sentence?

1. Daniel Walker:

   Reuters Health can make them feel more a part of the healthcare experience, and empower them to engage in shared decision making.

2. Ronna McDaniel:

   Republicans remain committed to championing inclusive conservative policies that empower and promote opportunity, liberty and justice.

3. Maria Fantappie:

   Their relevance is the way that Abadi will use them as a stepping stone to make some small changes which will empower his popularity and position vis-a-vis other powerful rivals in the Shi'ite political scene.

4. Neli Delgado:

   I used to be discriminated against because I was poor and dark-skinned, i would like to empower women so that they can become suppliers for the business group I'll have in the future.

5. Robert Davis:

   You cannot just ask the police to do their reforms themselves - it won’t get done, we have to empower the community to be responsible for public safety.

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