defrock Synonyms

defrock Meaning

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defrock (v)

divest of the frock; of church officials

defrock Sentence Examples

  1. The scandal led to the bishop's decision to defrock the offending priest.
  2. After the trial, the court moved to defrock the corrupt politician from his position.
  3. The religious community was shocked when the abbot chose to defrock one of their most respected monks.
  4. The disciplinary committee voted unanimously to defrock the pastor for misconduct.
  5. The pope issued a decree to defrock the clergyman accused of serious ethical violations.
  6. The church's hierarchy faced criticism for their delayed response to defrock the accused minister.
  7. The congregation was divided over the decision to defrock the beloved reverend.
  8. Public outcry pressured the organization to take swift action and defrock the accused leader.
  9. The archdiocese convened a special tribunal to discuss the proposal to defrock the controversial bishop.
  10. Despite protests from supporters, the church proceeded to defrock the disgraced deacon.

FAQs About the word defrock

divest of the frock; of church officials

depose, sack, remove, unseat, displace, oust, deprive, dethrone, unmake,dismiss

initiate, install, install,crown, initiate, crown, baptize, throne, invest, throne

The scandal led to the bishop's decision to defrock the offending priest.

After the trial, the court moved to defrock the corrupt politician from his position.

The religious community was shocked when the abbot chose to defrock one of their most respected monks.

The disciplinary committee voted unanimously to defrock the pastor for misconduct.