Synonyms of disqualify

disqualify

verb

as in to invalidate

Related Words

• invalidate
• nullify
• forbid
• decertify
• proscribe
• disallow
• delegitimize
• disenfranchise
• disable
• disempower

Dissimilar Words

• qualify
• privilege
• authorize
• entitle
• enable
• approve
• empower
• license
• endorse
• enfranchise

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of disqualify

The Athletic reserves the right to disqualify any participant who violates these Terms or whom The Athletic reasonably believes has attempted to compromise the integrity or fair operation of the Competition. — Mathieu Clavie, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

In May, the Kentucky Supreme Court denied Bevin's request to disqualify Johnson. — Lucas Aulbach, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2026

Minogue, along with the MassGOP, the state’s two RNC committee members, and other Republicans across Massachusetts had criticized Shortsleeve and Oliver for working with the Democratic Party to disqualify a fellow Republican. — Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 2 Sep. 2026

Receiving benefits alone will not automatically disqualify someone, according to the administration, but it can be considered as part of the overall assessment. — María Luisa Paúl, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026