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

During a period of difficult economic conditions, the city council votes to allow sales only to city residents.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
The officeholder also serves as president of the State Senate and can cast tie-breaking legislative votes.

— Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of votes

Noun

The group of Star columnists and reporters who regularly cover the Chiefs — Sam McDowell, Vahe Gregorian, Pete Sweeney, Pete Grathoff and me — weighed in on the bye-week awards and unanimously slotted Walker at the top of both ballots.

— Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026
These people greet and check in voters, provide them with ballots, assist with tabulation and/or assist with processing absentee ballots.

— Paula Wethington, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of ballots

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