Definition

To remove someone from their position or office, especially in a religious context, often due to misconduct or failure to adhere to certain standards.

Example

The church decided to disfrock the priest after the investigation revealed serious misconduct.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear about the priest they had to disfrock?

Yeah, I saw that on the news; it was quite shocking.

I wonder what led to that decision in the first place.

It must have been serious for them to take such a drastic step.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Disfrock → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart or away) and "frock" (from Old English "froc", meaning a garment or robe). The word "disfrock" means to remove someone from their clerical status, effectively taking away their religious garment or robe.

Memory Tip

Think of 'taking away' ('dis-') someone's 'robe' ('frock') — that's why disfrock means to remove someone from their clerical position.

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