defrocking

present participle of defrock

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for defrocking
Verb
  • The Giants largely held Jayden Daniels in check, particularly after halftime, while sacking him 3 times.
    Howard Megdal, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Micah Parsons #1 of the Green Bay Packers reacts after sacking Jared Goff #16 of the Detroit Lions during the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field on September 07, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
    Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Put frankly, dismissing intention has boxed the ivory tower into a corner for its ability to handle difficult conversations relating to religion.
    Matthew Mayhew, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • The singer defended Siwa and recounted her own experiences as a bisexual woman falling in love with a man after previously dismissing the idea.
    Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
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“Defrocking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defrocking. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.

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