disentitle

/ˌdɪsɛnˈtaɪtəl/

Definitions

1. verb

to deprive or disqualify someone from a right, privilege, or benefit

“The new law disentitles wealthy individuals from claiming tax breaks.”

2. verb

to deprive or disqualify a group or organization from a right, privilege, or benefit

“The government’s decision disentitles all public institutions from receiving funding.”

3. verb

to deprive or disqualify something from a right, privilege, or benefit

“The company’s policies disentitle employees from using company resources for personal use.”

4. verb

to deprive or disqualify someone or something from a right, privilege, or benefit

“The rule disentitles players who have been suspended from participating in the tournament.”

5. noun

the act of depriving or disqualifying someone from a right, privilege, or benefit

“The disentitlement of the company’s employees led to widespread protests.”

Synonyms

  • bar
  • deprive
  • disqualify
  • exclude

Antonyms

  • allow
  • authorize
  • entitle