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- [dee-frok]
- /diˈfrɒk/
- /ˌdiːˈfrɒk/
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- [dee-frok]
- /diˈfrɒk/
Definitions of defrock word
- passive verb defrock If a priest is defrocked, he is forced to stop being a priest because of bad behaviour. 3
- verb defrock to deprive (a person in holy orders) of ecclesiastical status; unfrock 3
- verb transitive defrock unfrock (sense 2) 3
- verb with object defrock to unfrock. 1
- noun defrock Deprive (a person in holy orders) of ecclesiastical status. 1
- transitive verb defrock priest, church minister: lose position 1
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Origin of defrock
First appearance:
before 1575 One of the 34% oldest English words
1575-85; < French défroquer, equivalent to dé- dis-1 + froque frock + -er infinitive suffix
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Parts of speech for Defrock
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
defrock popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
defrock usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for defrock
verb defrock
- oust — to expel or remove from a place or position occupied: The bouncer ousted the drunk; to oust the prime minister in the next election.
- suspend — to hang by attachment to something above: to suspend a chandelier from the ceiling.
- fire — combustion
- recall — to bring back from memory; recollect; remember: Can you recall what she said?
- retire — a movement in which the dancer brings one foot to the knee of the supporting leg and then returns it to the fifth position.
Antonyms for defrock
verb defrock
- hire — to engage the services of (a person or persons) for wages or other payment: to hire a clerk.
- preserve — to keep alive or in existence; make lasting: to preserve our liberties as free citizens.
- welcome — a kindly greeting or reception, as to one whose arrival gives pleasure: to give someone a warm welcome.
- hold — to have or keep in the hand; keep fast; grasp: She held the purse in her right hand. He held the child's hand in his.
- keep — to hold or retain in one's possession; hold as one's own: If you like it, keep it. Keep the change.
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Matching words
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