Defrocking

Pronunciation: /ˈdeɪˈfɹɑkˈɪŋ/

Defrocking (noun)

  1. The act of removing someone's official religious position or title.

Examples

  • The defrocking of the priest shocked the entire community.
  • Defrocking means losing your religious status.

Common collocations: face defrocking, process of defrocking, defrocking ceremony

Synonyms of Defrocking

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Defrocking

  • — to officially confer holy orders or status.
  • — to place in a position of authority.