What's the difference between defrock and unfrock?

Defrock


Definition:

Example Sentences:

  • (1) Instead of being denounced, defrocked, or at least demoted years ago, Pope Francis accepted Finn’s resignation on April 21.

Unfrock


Definition:

  • (v. t.) To deprive or divest or a frock; specifically, to deprive of priestly character or privilege; as, to unfrock a priest.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) After being unfrocked, Davidson eked out a living as an entertainer on the seafront at Skegness - where, in 1937, he was mauled to death by a lion.

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