What does defrock mean?

v. To formally remove someone's religious title or status due to misconduct.

defrock

🇺🇸 /ˌdiːˈfrɑːk/ 🇬🇧 /ˌdiːˈfrɒk/

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verb

To formally remove someone's religious title or status due to misconduct.

Father Martin was defrocked for his unethical behavior.

To formally remove someone's religious title or status due to misconduct.

3rd Present defrocks

Past defrocked

Perfect defrocked

Progressive defrocking