ostracise

/ɒstrəsaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to exclude or ban someone from a group or community, often as a form of punishment

“The club ostracized the member who had cheated in the elections.”

2. noun

the act of excluding or banishing someone from a group or community

“The ostracism of the student was a severe punishment by the school.”

Synonyms

  • banish
  • exclude
  • shun

Antonyms

  • accept
  • welcome