How do you pronounce defrock?

defrock is pronounced as /diːˈfrɑːk/.

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defrock

✝️defrock (diˈfrɒk)

verb

/diːˈfrɑːk/

révoquer un prêtre de sa fonction (revoquer un prêtre de sa fonction)

defray deft

Signification

to officially remove a priest or minister from their position and authority

Traduction de la signification

retirer officiellement un prêtre ou ministre de son poste et de son autorité

Phrases d'exemple

The church decided to defrock the priest after the scandal.

L'église a décidé de démettre le prêtre après le scandale.

Synonymes

dismiss, expel, oust, strip, discharge

Antonymes

ordain, appoint, consecrate

Collocations

defrock a priest, defrock a bishop, defrock the clergy

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