What is another word for un-frocked?
Pronunciation: [ˈʌnfɹˈɒkt] (IPA) 
Un-frocked is a term that refers to the loss of cleric status, particularly in the context of the Catholic Church. Some synonyms for "un-frocked" include defrocked, laicized, degraded, and dethroned. These terms all share the connotation of a fall from grace or loss of status, whether it be religious or otherwise. They are often used interchangeably in media reports and legal and disciplinary proceedings involving members of the clergy. Ultimately, any of these words can be used to describe a cleric who has been stripped of their religious and institutional status, either as a result of disciplinary action or their own resignation.
