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Verb defrock has 1 sense
- defrock, unfrock - divest of the frock; of church officials
--1 is one way to divest, disinvest
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Defrock
Definition:
Verb: To remove or strip someone of their clerical or priestly status.
Noun: The act of defrocking a clergyman or priest.
Example Sentences:
- After committing a serious offense, the bishop decided to defrock the priest.
- Due to multiple instances of misconduct, the church council unanimously voted to defrock the minister.
- He was defrocked and excommunicated following allegations of financial fraud.
- The defrock of the pastor caused outrage among the congregation.
- Once defrocked, the former clergyman sought redemption through volunteer work.
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