defrock
/dɪˈfrɑk/
verb
- To remove a person from their position as a priest or minister, usually as a punishment for doing something wrong.
- The church voted to defrock the priest after the scandal.
- He was defrocked for breaking his vows.
- The bishop threatened to defrock any clergy who broke the rules.
- To remove someone from a position of authority or power, especially in a formal or official way.
- The committee voted to defrock the chairman after the financial scandal.
- The coach was defrocked for violating league policies.
- The CEO was defrocked by the board of directors.
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