defrocking

/ˌdiːˈfrɒk/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌdiːˈfrɑːk/ (ame, ipa) · /(ˌ)dē-ˈfräk/ (ame, mw)

defrocking — verb

  • defrockingpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • defrockings3rd person singular
  • defrockinging-ing form
  • defrockingedpast simple

1. to end a clergy member’s role in a church because of a serious rule violation

1.動詞及物C1
釋義

to end a clergy member’s role in a church because of a serious rule violation

例句

Father Okafor was defrocked after the church investigation confirmed the allegations against him.

passive: be defrocked + reason (after + noun)

The diocese voted to defrock the priest who had been found guilty of embezzlement.

同義詞
  • unfrock

    identical meaning; less common and slightly dated

  • depose

    broader — can apply to any authority figure (king, president, bishop), not exclusively clergy

  • dismiss

    general term for removing someone from a job; no religious connotation

文法句型

defrock + person

be defrocked

用法筆記

Almost exclusively used for Christian clergy. The passive form (be defrocked) is far more common than the active. Do not extend to other professions — use 'dismiss', 'fire', or 'remove from office' instead.

常見錯誤

❌The teacher was defrocked for stealing exam papers.
✅The teacher was fired for stealing exam papers.
💡defrock is restricted to clergy; use 'fire' or 'dismiss' for other professions.