SUFFRAGES Synonyms: 8 Similar and Opposite Words

suffrages

noun

plural of suffrage

as in votes

the right to formally express one's position or will in an election even as the world entered the 21st century, some nations still did not permit women's suffrage

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disenfranchisements

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Noun

This year’s midterm offers the first opportunity to express that disappointment with their votes, even if the president isn’t on the ballot himself.

— Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Oct. 2026
At that point, the group had botched its first two votes, mistakenly banishing two female faithfuls.

— Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of votes

Noun

The secretary of state's office reported 188,667 in-person ballots Tuesday, an increase of about 40% over the first day in 2022.

— Monique John, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
Other top concerns included politicians interfering with the election and mail-in ballots getting lost, stolen or delayed.

— Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of ballots

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