empowered

The word “empowered” has 3 syllables: em-pow-ered

It's pronounced as /ɛmˈpaʊɚd/


What is synonym and antonym for empowered?

In the thesaurus, “empowered” has 65 synonyms and 44 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for empowered along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for empowered

Antonyms for empowered

  • banned
  • barred
  • blocked
  • bound
  • captive
  • conquered
  • constrained
  • denied
  • dependent
  • disallowed
  • disbarred
  • discouraged
  • disenfranchised
  • disfranchised
  • disqualified
  • enjoined
  • enslaved
  • excluded
  • fettered
  • forbad
  • forbade
  • held back
  • hindered
  • impeded
  • inferior
  • inhibited
  • interdicted
  • non-self-governing
  • nonautonomous
  • obstructed
  • outlawed
  • precluded
  • prevented
  • prohibited
  • proscribed
  • shut out
  • stopped
  • subdued
  • subject
  • subjugated
  • subordinate
  • subservient
  • unfree
  • vetoed

Meanings of empowered

  • verb
    1. To give permission, power, or the legal right to do something.
    2. To give someone more confidence and/or strength to do something, often by enabling them to increase their control over their own life or situation.
  • noun
    1. One who is empowered.
  • adjective
    1. Having been given the power to make choices relevant to one's situation.
    2. Acting with confidence.

Example Sentences

  • She felt empowered after completing the leadership course.
  • The new law empowered citizens to demand more transparency.
  • The coach empowered the players to take initiative on the field.
  • The movement empowered individuals to speak out against injustice.
  • Technology has empowered people to work remotely from anywhere.

On this page you'll find 109 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to empowered, such as: accredited, affirmed, allowed, approved, authorized, autonomous, banned.

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