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Definition of defrock

defrock

/diːˈfrɑːk/
Adjective:defrocked
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Past Simple:defrocked
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Past Participle:defrocked
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Present Participle:defrocking
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defrock Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To deprive a person in holy orders of ecclesiastical status and the right to wear clerical vestments or perform religious duties.

Example

"The church tribunal voted to defrock the priest following a formal investigation into his misconduct."

2

To strip a professional of official status, privileges, or certification.

Example

"The medical board moved to defrock the physician after discovering falsified clinical records."

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• Rhymes for defrock

• Nearby Words

defray
defreeze
defriend
defrock
defrost
defroster
deft

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French défroquer, meaning to strip a monk of his frock, formed from the prefix dé- (from) and froc (a monk's habit).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Defrock. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/defrock
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