unfrock

[US]/ʌnˈfrɒk/
[UK]/ʌnˈfrɑːk/

Translation

vt.to remove the clothing of a priest or monk; to deprive someone of their religious status
Word Forms
Third Person Singularunfrocks
Present Participleunfrocking
Past Tenseunfrocked
Past Participleunfrocked

Phrases & Collocations

unfrock the priest

unfrock the minister

unfrock the bishop

unfrock the cleric

unfrock the monk

unfrock the pastor

unfrock the rabbi

unfrock the clerical

unfrock the leader

unfrock the officiant

Example Sentences

the priest was unfrocked after the scandal.

he felt it was time to unfrock the corrupt officials.

the church decided to unfrock him for his actions.

unfrocking someone is a serious decision.

she was unfrocked after the investigation concluded.

the community was shocked when he was unfrocked.

unfrocking can lead to a loss of reputation.

they chose to unfrock the bishop after the allegations.

unfrocking is often a last resort for the church.

the decision to unfrock him was met with controversy.

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