disqualify
verb/dɪsˈkwɑləˌfaɪ/
Frequency rank: #13,774 most common English word
Meaning
to declare someone ineligible or unfit to participate, usually due to a rule violation.
Example sentence
The referee had to disqualify the athlete for using banned substances during the competition.
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