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to unfrock
01
to remove someone from the priesthood or clergy, typically as a result of misconduct or violation of religious principles
Grammatical Information
Composition
derived
action verb
regular
present tense
unfrock
3rd person singular
unfrocks
present participle
unfrocking
past simple
unfrocked
past participle
unfrocked
Examples
The bishop unfrocks the priest for his involvement in the scandal.
Lexical Tree
unfrock
frock
