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DEMOCRATIZE Antonyms

There are 9 antonyms of the word democratize. (opposite meanings)

Best Opposite Words For DEMOCRATIZE

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centralize
verbv
verb

• make central

control
verb, nounv, n
noun

• power to direct or determine

• a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another

• (physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc

• a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment

• the activity of managing or exerting control over something

• the state that exists when one person or group has power over another

• discipline in personal and social activities

• great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity

• a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine

• a spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance

• the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc.

verb

• exercise authoritative control or power over

• lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

• handle and cause to function

• maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage

• check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard

• place under restrictions; limit access to by law

• verify by using a duplicate register for comparison

• be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something

• have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of

disenfranchise
verbv
verb

• deprive of voting rights

monopolize
verbv
verb

• have and control fully and exclusively

• have or exploit a monopoly of

oppress
verbv
verb

• come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority

• cause to suffer

privatize
verbv
verb

• change from governmental to private control or ownership

restrict
verbv
verb

• place restrictions on

• place under restrictions; limit access to by law

• place limits on (extent or amount or access)

• prevent (information) from being circulated or disclosed

silence
nounn
noun

• the state of being silent (as when no one is speaking)

• the absence of sound

• a refusal to speak when expected

• the trait of keeping things secret

verb

• cause to be quiet or not talk

• keep from expression, for example by threats or pressure

suppress
verbv
verb

• bring under control by force or authority

• come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority

• consciously restrain from showing; of emotions, desires, impulses, or behavior

• put out of one's consciousness

• lessen to the point of stopping

Alternatives for CENTRALIZE

Alternatives for CONTROL

Alternatives for DISENFRANCHISE

Alternatives for MONOPOLIZE

Alternatives for OPPRESS

Alternatives for PRIVATIZE

Alternatives for RESTRICT

Alternatives for SILENCE

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