Ostracize Definition

ostracize
verb
  1. expel from a community or group
  2. avoid speaking to or dealing with; "Ever since I spoke up, my colleagues ostracize me"

Synonyms for ostracize

ban

a decree that prohibits something 100 bani equal 1 leu in Moldova 100 bani equal 1 leu in Romania an official

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banish

expel from a community or group ban from a place of residence, as for punishment expel, as if by official decree

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blackball

the act of excluding someone by a negative vote or veto expel from a community or group vote against; refuse to endorse

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ostracise

expel from a community or group avoid speaking to or dealing with; "Ever since I spoke up, my colleagues ostracize me"

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shun

avoid and stay away from deliberately; stay clear of expel from a community or group

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