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

Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify a potential winner based on the results of such background check if Sponsor determines in its sole discretion that selecting such potential finalist might reflect negatively on the Sponsor. — Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026

Things like trying to disqualify the entire Utah County Attorney's Office, trying to get some of the evidence suppressed, trying to get a contempt order because the prosecutors violated the court's gag order. — Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2026

Deep inside a White House proposal to overhaul how the government awards grants is a short section that health disparities researchers say could disqualify much of their work from federal funding — perhaps the most serious threat yet to the future of their field. — Anil Oza, STAT, 22 June 2026

The Chicago Board of Election Commissioners is tentatively planning to make a single ruling interpreting the provision, according to spokesperson Julie Metea, a decision that could disqualify 22 candidates. — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2026