disentitle

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˌdɪsɪnˈtaɪl/

KK: /dɪsɪnˈtaɪl/

verb

Definition

To take away someone's title, claim, or right to something.

Example

The new law may disentitle many people from receiving benefits they previously had.

Tense Forms

Past: disentitled

Past Participle: disentitled

Conversation

Did you hear about the new law that might disentitle some people from their benefits?

Yeah, it's really concerning how it could affect so many families.

I know! It seems unfair to disentitle those who really need help.

Absolutely, they should be doing more to protect everyone.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

deprive

strip

remove

Antonyms

entitle

grant

bestow

Root Explanation

Disentitle → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart or away) and "entitle" (from Latin "titulus", meaning title or claim). The word means to remove or take away a title or claim from someone.

Memory Tip

Think of 'dis-' meaning 'apart' and 'entitle' meaning 'to give a title' — so disentitle means to take away someone's title.

Visually Confused Words

misentitle