Disqualify
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɪsˈkwɒlɪfaɪ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Disqualify is a verb meaning (transitive) To make ineligible for something.
Meaning
(transitive) To make ineligible for something.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To exclude from consideration by the explicit revocation of a previous qualification.
Example Sentences
My age disqualifies me for the position.
The athlete was disqualified after performance-enhancing drugs were found in his hotel room.
A simple majority of 61 MKs will be able to do whatever it wants without any checks and balances; the Supreme Court will not be able to disqualify a law; […]
If the disqualifications leave a vacancy for the full complement of finalists, swim-offs shall be continued among the disqualified swimmers until a full complement of finalists is assured.
Word Forms
- disqualifies
- disqualifying
- disqualified
Synonyms for disqualify
Depending on context, synonyms include unfit, indispose.
Antonyms for disqualify
Common opposites include dispose, qualify.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include indispose, unfit, exclude, refuse, preclude, reject.
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