disqualify

verb

Definition of disqualifynext
as in to invalidate

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Recent Examples of disqualify Wagering on such a race could disqualify a ballot, or even result in a referral to state prosecutors, according to the commission's statement. — Bobby Allyn, NPR, 27 July 2026 Under Kaiser’s system, once a neutral arbitrator is selected, either party can opt to disqualify that person without cause. — Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026 Your employer shouldn't disqualify you Student loan borrowers may no longer need to fret over whether their employer will remain eligible for PSLF. — Annie Nova, CNBC, 15 July 2026 Signature-matching efforts sometimes disqualify more legitimate than illegitimate ballots. — Jeremy Kohler, ProPublica, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for disqualify
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disqualify
  1. invalidate
  2. nullify
  3. forbid
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  • The effect was to invalidate both China’s nine-dash line and its artificial island-building campaign—a massive blow to China’s national pride.
    — Jill Goldenziel, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) started as a parody account on social media after Indian authorities invalidated the annual medical school entry exam in May.
    — Philip Wang, Time, 25 July 2026
Definition of invalidate
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  • With the suit, CDCR hopes to have the personnel board’s decision on that allegation nullified, or prompt a new hearing.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2026
  • If Reader, now 32, and his teammates can’t halt opposing teams’ rushing attacks, then the Giants’ top asset, its fearsome pass rush, will be nullified.
    — Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 27 July 2026
Definition of nullify
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  • Transforming a military barracks into a luxury hotel isn’t an easy task, particularly when the building, dating from 1699, is so historic that structural changes are forbidden.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The Donkey Princess focuses on Diana, the princess of an ancient kingdom, whose father, King Arthur, has forbidden love.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026
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