unfrock

/ˈʌnfrɒk/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove the ceremonial robes of (a bishop, etc.)

“The bishop’s robes were unfrocked after his retirement.”

2. noun

the act of removing the ceremonial robes of (a bishop, etc.)

“The ceremony was a solemn unfrocking of the retiring bishop.”

Synonyms

  • disrobe
  • strip

Antonyms

  • robe
  • vest