Deplatform

Quick meaning: Deplatform is a verb meaning (transitive, formal) To prevent someone from using a platform to express their opinion.

Meaning

(transitive, formal) To prevent someone from using a platform to express their opinion.

Example Sentences

Defame, demonetize, and deplatform is their M.O.

The Western trend to deplatform or disinvite campus speakers, whose views are considered objectionable, is in full swing.

“I didn’t bring a list of conservatives to denounce and deplatform,” Mr. Vance said, arguing that Mr. Kirk had welcomed debate.

In 2017, The Daily Stormer was at the center of a new effort to deplatform the extreme elements of the Alt-Right from the Internet.

Word Forms

• deplatforms
• deplatforming
• deplatformed

Synonyms for deplatform

Depending on context, synonyms include no-platform, unplatform.

Antonyms for deplatform

Common opposites include replatform.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include unplatform, no-platform, disbar, debar, debank, suspend.

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