Synonyms & related words for defrock

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of defrock — including unfrock, excommunicate, unchurch, depose, oust. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to defrock

Explore words related to defrock — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include disfrock, laicized, excommunicator, clergy, incardinate, incardination, divest, priesthood. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for defrock

Common synonyms for defrock include unfrock, excommunicate, unchurch, depose, oust — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does defrock come from?

The word defrock breaks down into 2 roots of Latin and Old French origin: de-, from Latin de (“removal, deprivation”); and frock, from Old French froc (“monk's habit, robe”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.