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disqualify

UK
/dɪsˈkwɒlɪfaɪ/
US
/dɪsˈkwɑːlɪfaɪ/

Translations

disqualifyverb
disqualified
Past Simple
disqualified
Past Participle
disqualifying
Gerund
UK
/dɪsˈkwɒlɪfaɪ/
US
/dɪsˈkwɑːlɪfaɪ/
The referee decided to disqualify the athlete for using performance-enhancing drugs.
L’arbitre a décidé de disqualifier l’athlète pour usage de substances améliorant les performances.
Additional translations
rendre inéligibleSe dit surtout dans un contexte administratif, juridique ou électoral.
Synonyms
debar
exclude
invalidate
prohibit
remove
dismiss
Antonyms
qualify

Definitions

disqualifyverb
To declare someone ineligible for an activity or competition due to a violation of rules or regulations.
The referee decided to disqualify the athlete for using performance-enhancing drugs.
To make someone or something unfit or unsuitable for a particular purpose or activity.
His criminal record may disqualify him from running for public office.
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