disestablish
[ dis-i-stab-lish ]
/ ˌdɪs ɪˈstæb lɪʃ /
verb (used with object)
to deprive of the character of being established; cancel; abolish.
to withdraw exclusive state recognition or support from (a church).
Words nearby disestablish
disentrance, disentwine, disepalous, disequilibrate, disequilibrium, disestablish, disestablishmentarian, disesteem, diseur, diseuse, disfavor
OTHER WORDS FROM disestablish
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disestablish
/ (ˌdɪsɪˈstæblɪʃ) /
verb
(tr) to deprive (a church, custom, institution, etc) of established status
Derived forms of disestablish
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