Constant public criticism can disempower young teachers and discourage them from trying new methods.

The new policy disempowers community leaders who relied on local decision-making.

The board's sudden takeover disempowered the small community council, leaving residents frustrated.

By dismissing their ideas without discussion, he was disempowering the entire committee.

Years of policy changes and microaggressions led to deep disempowerments within the community, leaving many unable to advocate for themselves.

The manager's sudden reassignments led to the disempowerment of several team leaders, who could no longer make decisions.

She disempoweringly dismissed their suggestions during the meeting.