defrocked

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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
Sample sentence:
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Term: defrocked

Part of Speech: Verb (Past Participle)

Definition: To remove someone from their position, especially as a clergyman or a person of authority.

Example Sentence: The scandalous behavior led to the priest being defrocked from the church.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Describes someone who has been stripped of their status, profession, or authority.

Example Sentence: The defrocked bishop struggled to find employment outside the church.

Part of Speech: Verb (Past Tense)

Definition: The action of removing someone from their position, especially as a clergyman or person of authority.

Example Sentence: The committee defrocked the dishonest professor after discovering his plagiarism.

Part of Speech: Adverb

Definition: Modifies a verb referring to the act of removing someone from their position as a clergyman or person of authority.

Example Sentence: The committee quickly and decisively defrocked the corrupt politician.