declass
Americanverb (used with object)
verb
Etymology
Origin of declass
From the French word déclasser, dating back to 1885–90. See de-, class
Example Sentences
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What service, indeed, would it be to Mary to declass her?
From The Faith Doctor A Story of New York by Eggleston, Edward
Previously he had paid his forfeits with the best of good-nature, but his previous forfeits hadn’t obliged him to declass himself.
From Rope by Hall, Holworthy
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