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to disqualify
01
to officially take away someone's right to do something for violating a rule
Transitive: to disqualify sth
Example
The swimmer was disqualified from the race for a false start.
He was disqualified from the race for taking performance-enhancing drugs.
She had already been disqualified from the previous competition for using performance enhancers.
02
to make someone or something not fit or suitable for a particular position or activity
Transitive: to disqualify sb/sth
Example
The horse 's broken leg effectively disqualified it from future racing events that season.
Failing the medical exam disqualifies applicants from overseas postings.
Posting offensive comments online disqualified the celebrity from being considered for a family-friendly brand sponsorship.
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qual
Noun
qualify
Verb
disqualify
Verb
disqualifying
Adjective
disqualifying
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