Definitions

1. verb

to remove or take away the voice or vocal power of

“The illness began to devoice her, making it difficult for her to speak.”

2. verb

to remove or silence the voice of, especially of a person or group

“The government sought to devoice the protesters by restricting their freedom of speech.”

3. noun

the removal or silencing of a voice or voices, especially of a person or group

“The devoice of the opposition party was seen as a threat to democracy.”