disqualify

Word parts

dis- + qualify

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /dɪsˈkwɒlɪfaɪ/

• Audio (UK)

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Verb

Plain form disqualify

Third-person singular disqualifies

Past tense disqualified

Past participle disqualified

Present participle disqualifying

1. (transitive) If you disqualify someone from something, you make them ineligible for it.

   My age disqualifies me for the position.