German-English translation for "entmachten"

"entmachten" English translation

entmachten
[-ˈmaxtən], auch | alsoa. entmächtigen [-ˈmɛçtɪgən]transitives Verb | transitive verb v/t <kein ge-; h>

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deprive of political rights
  • deprive (jemand | somebodysb) of political rights (oder | orod power)
    entmachten Politik | politicsPOL Volk etc
    entmachten Politik | politicsPOL Volk etc
This has disempowered and divided our citizens.
Dies hat unsere Bürger entmachtet und gespalten.
Source: News-Commentary
It empowered authorities, and, as a result, marginalized citizens.
Sie haben die Mächtigen gestärkt, und die Bevölkerung letztendlich entmachtet.
Source: TED
It takes power away from people in their own names, but gives them fear rather than confidence.
Es entmachtet die Menschen in ihrem eigenen Namen, flößt ihnen jedoch eher Angst als Vertrauen ein.
Source: News-Commentary
We cannot go and oust presidents who are driven by crime.
Wir können nicht hingehen und Präsidenten entmachten, die von Verbrechen angetrieben werden.
Source: Europarl
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