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suffrage Synonyms
Another word for suffrage
Choosing another word for suffrage depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
The legal right to vote in public political elections and referendums.
Usage Example
"The constitutional amendment finally guaranteed universal women's franchise across the nation."
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franchise
enfranchisement
Strong
ballot
vote
• noun (Context 2)
A vote cast in deciding a disputed question or electing a person to office.
Usage Example
"The candidate was elected to the council by the unanimous vote of the delegates."
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vote
ballot
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voice
• noun (Context 3)
A short intercessory prayer or petition, especially one offered in a liturgical service.
Usage Example
"The congregation responded to each intercession chanted by the officiating priest during morning prayer."
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intercession
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petition
prayer
supplication
Opposites of suffrage
The opposite of suffrage shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
disenfranchisement
disfranchisement
veto
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Suffrage. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/suffrage