defrock

The word “defrock” has 2 syllables: de-frock

It's pronounced as /dɪˈfrɑːk/

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In the thesaurus, “defrock” has 33 synonyms and 13 antonyms.

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Synonyms for defrock

verb
1. To divest of a frock.
2. To formally remove the rights and authority of a member of the clergy.
3. (by extension) To formally remove the rights and authority of someone, e.g. a government official or a medical practitioner.

The church decided to defrock the priest after the investigation.
He was threatened with defrock for violating church rules.
The committee has the authority to defrock clergy found guilty of misconduct.
Many believed it was necessary to defrock him to maintain the institution’s integrity.
After the scandal, the bishop voted to defrock the member of the clergy.

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