Laxi Dictionary

American Dictionary

Define dictionary terms easily in our powerful online English dictionary.

Searching for...

No matching words found

Try a different search term or browse the dictionary

Definition disqualify in American English

disqualify verb

[transitive] verb
/dɪsˈkwɑlɪˌfaɪ/
1

to not allow someone to do something because they have committed an offense

Example

He was disqualified from voting because he did not satisfy the residency requirement.

Synonyms and related words
approved premises bail bail hostel
1.1

to not allow someone to take part in a competition, or to force them to leave it, usually because they have done something that is not allowed by the rules

Example

He was disqualified from the championship after he tested positive for drugs.

Synonyms and related words
forbid decline prohibit
Definition disqualify in American English