excommune

/ɛksˈkʌmjuːn/

Definitions

1. verb

to banish or expel from the community of the faithful, especially by an ecclesiastical authority.

“The priest excommuned the member who violated the church’s principles.”

2. noun

a person or group that has been excommunicated from a community, especially a religious one.

“The excommuned individuals were not allowed to participate in the community’s activities.”

Synonyms

  • banish
  • exile
  • outcast

Antonyms

  • admit
  • reconcile
  • reinstate