unsaint

/ˈʌnsænt/

Definitions

1. verb

to deprive of sainthood; to remove (a person) from the status of a saint

“The Pope unsainted the controversial figure, citing lack of evidence.”

2. noun

a person who has been deprived of sainthood

“The unsaint’s reputation suffered after the controversy surrounding their removal from the sainthood list.”

Synonyms

  • decanonize
  • excommunicate

Antonyms

  • canonize
  • saint