uncanonize

/ˌʌnkəˈnoʊnaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to declare or treat as no longer a saint or an officially recognized holy person

“The church decided to uncanonize the previously revered bishop due to new evidence of his misconduct.”

Synonyms

  • decanonize
  • disestablish

Antonyms

  • canonize
  • establish