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disqualify
verb dis·qual·i·fy \(ˌ)dis-ˈkwä-lə-ˌfī\
: to stop or prevent (someone) from doing, having, or being a part of something
Full Definition of DISQUALIFY
transitive verb
1
: to deprive of the required qualities, properties, or conditions : make unfit
2
: to deprive of a power, right, or privilege
3
: to make ineligible for a prize or for further competition because of violations of the rules
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First Known Use of DISQUALIFY
1712
Rhymes with DISQUALIFY
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DISQUALIFIED Defined for Kids
disqualify
verb dis·qual·i·fy \dis-ˈkwä-lə-ˌfī\
dis·qual·i·fieddis·qual·i·fy·ing
Definition of DISQUALIFY for Kids
: to make or declare not fit to have, do, or take part in <The judges disqualified the runner from the race.>
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