unmitre

/ˌʌnˈmaɪtər/

Definitions

1. noun

A mitre, especially one that has been removed or taken away.

“The absence of the mitre made it difficult to identify the bishop.”

2. verb

To remove or take away a mitre.

“The archbishop unmitred the young priest before the ceremony.”

Synonyms

  • deconsecrate
  • dethrone

Antonyms

  • consecrate
  • enthronize