Unfrock

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈfɹɑk/

Unfrock (verb)

  1. To officially remove a person from the role of priest or minister, usually because of serious wrongdoing.
  2. To take away a person’s official religious position or authority within a church or religious group.

Examples

  • The church unfrocked him after the investigation.
  • They unfrocked the priest when his conduct was proven.