Disempowered
verb
verb ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Verb
- 1 simple past and past participle of disempower form-of, participle, past
"Empowered staff deliver the goods and exceed your expectations. Disempowered staff develop a 'sullen obedience' where they stop driving new initiatives and just await orders."
Synonyms
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More examples"The poor are often disempowered by the language practices of those in power."