declass

[ dee-klas, -klahs ]
/ diˈklæs, -ˈklɑs /

verb (used with object)

to remove or degrade from one's social class, position, or rank; lower in status.

Origin of declass

From the French word déclasser, dating back to 1885–90. See de-, class

Example sentences from the Web for declass

  • A man, a suspicious character, a declass, hears or discovers that there are important political documents in my house.

    My Memoirs |Marguerite Steinheil
  • In 1905 Declass had had to go because the German Emperor wished it.

    My Memoirs |Marguerite Steinheil

British Dictionary definitions for declass

declass
/ (diːˈklɑːs) /

verb

(tr) to lower in social status or position; degrade