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

In his motion to disqualify Hippler, Kohberger and his attorney questioned the judge’s ability to remain neutral. — Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 14 Oct. 2026

Sorry, but that does not disqualify you from ridiculing a quarterback for being melodramatic. — Matt Calkins Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026

The director replied that sometimes human traffickers force victims to engage in bestiality, and that the FBI did not want to disqualify victims—even though, again, the guidelines reportedly don’t make such a distinction. — David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2026

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