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- [dis-frok]
- /dɪsˈfrɒk/
- /dɪs.ˈfrɒk/
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- [dis-frok]
- /dɪsˈfrɒk/
Definitions of disfrock word
- verb with object disfrock to unfrock. 1
- noun disfrock To remove from status as a member of a clergy; to unfrock. 1
- verb transitive disfrock unfrock 0
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Origin of disfrock
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
First recorded in 1830-40; dis-1 + frock
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Parts of speech for Disfrock
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
disfrock popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 74% 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.
Synonyms for disfrock
verb disfrock
- 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 disfrock
verb disfrock
- 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.
verb transitive disfrock
- frock — a gown or dress worn by a girl or woman.
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