Defrock

Pronunciation: /dɪˈfrɑk/

Definitions of defrock

verb to strip someone of their position or authority, especially in a religious context

Example Sentences

A1 The bishop decided to defrock the priest for his misconduct.

A2 The church defrocked the pastor after he was found guilty of embezzlement.

B1 The religious council voted to defrock the minister due to allegations of abuse.

B2 The high-ranking clergyman was defrocked after a scandal involving financial mismanagement.

C1 The committee unanimously agreed to defrock the archbishop following a thorough investigation.

C2 The decision to defrock the cardinal was met with mixed reactions from the congregation.

Examples of defrock in a Sentence

formal The bishop decided to defrock the priest after allegations of misconduct surfaced.

informal They're going to defrock that pastor for breaking the rules.

slang The church is going to strip him of his collar and defrock him.

figurative The scandal was so damaging that it defrocked his reputation within the community.

Grammatical Forms of defrock

• past tense: defrocked
• plural: defrocks
• comparative: more defrocked
• superlative: most defrocked
• present tense: defrocks
• future tense: will defrock
• perfect tense: have defrocked
• continuous tense: is defrocking
• singular: defrock
• positive degree: defrock
• infinitive: to defrock
• gerund: defrocking
• participle: defrocked

Origin and Evolution of defrock

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'defrock' originated from the combination of the prefix 'de-' meaning 'remove' and the word 'frock' which refers to a monk's outer garment.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of stripping a monk of his religious status or authority, 'defrock' has evolved to also mean removing someone from a position of authority or respect in a broader sense.