disqualify
verb (used with object)
to deprive of qualification or fitness; render unfit; incapacitate.
disqualifier
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a word derived from
disqualify.
Example Sentences
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But purists, including Wu’s former teammate Maayah, say use of a bike is a disqualifier.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
That’s why Pratt and his followers don’t see his sketchy past as a disqualifier, but rather his biggest strength.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 30, 2026
Having a paid sponsor isn’t a disqualifier in and of itself.
From Slate ● Mar. 27, 2024
The changes vary widely: A victim’s criminal history is no longer an automatic disqualifier in Illinois.
From Seattle Times ● May 30, 2023
Being a renter is not a disqualifier for life satisfaction.
From New York Times ● Feb. 18, 2022
