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disqualify

[dis-kwol-uh-fahy] / dɪsˈkwɒl əˌfaɪ /
VERB
be unfit for; be ineligible
Synonyms
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bar exclude invalidate preclude prohibit rule out suspend
STRONG
bate debar disable disenable disfranchise except impair incapacitate nix paralyze unfit weaken
WEAK
disentitle eighty-six not make the cut
Antonyms
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add allow include permit
STRONG
aid assist help mobilize
WEAK
be eligible capacitate fit qualify

Example Sentences

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The court “finds no grounds to disqualify or recuse itself.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

Ukrainians were outraged Thursday by a decision from the International Olympic Committee to disqualify their skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych from the Winter Olympics over his helmet honouring killed athletes.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

"Unfortunately, the decision of the International Olympic Committee to disqualify Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych says otherwise."

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

Should you instantly disqualify anyone with a blemish on their record?

From MarketWatch • Dec. 12, 2025

It makes me think that maybe Dylan is right, and Director Van Helsing plans to disqualify me.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston