disqualifies
Bars from competing
Disqualifies is the third-person singular of disqualify—to make ineligible or rule out from consideration.
A rules violation disqualifies a competitor.
Lacking credentials disqualifies an applicant.
His criminal record disqualifies him from serving on the jury.
The conflict of interest disqualifies her from ruling on the case.
Not suited for purpose
- unsuitableNot fitting or appropriate
- ineligibleNot meeting requirements
- incapableLacking requisite ability
- inadequateNot sufficient for purpose
unacceptable · inappropriate · unworthy · incompetent · deficient · lacking · insufficient · improper
Minor rule breach
- breachBreaking of agreement
- foulOffensive or illegal
- offenseViolation or umbrage
- irregularityDeparture from standard
misconduct · cheating · doping · false start · technicality · rule-breaking · transgression · encroachment
Makes of no effect
- voidsEmptinesses or nullifies
- annulsDeclares legally invalid
- negatesRenders null or invalid
- overturnsInvalidates or topples
cancels · revokes · quashes · vitiates · undermines · discredits · taints · compromises
unfit
Not suited for purpose
- unsuitableNot fitting or appropriate
- ineligibleNot meeting requirements
- incapableLacking requisite ability
inadequate · unacceptable · inappropriate · unworthy · incompetent · deficient · lacking · insufficient · improper · unauthorized
infraction
Minor rule breach
irregularity · misconduct · cheating · doping · false start · technicality · rule-breaking · transgression · encroachment · illegal move
nullifies
Makes of no effect
overturns · cancels · revokes · quashes · vitiates · undermines · discredits · taints · compromises · disallows
eliminates
Removes from consideration
suspends · expels · knocks out · sidelines · benches · scratches · bumps · ousts · removes · ejects
disqualifiesqualifies
Meets necessary criteria
certifies · accredits · licenses · reinstates · requalifies
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