ostracise

[US]/ˈɒstrəsaɪz/
[UK]/ˈɑːstrəsaɪz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt.to exclude someone from a society or group; to banish or reject
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

ostracise from group

ostracise a member

ostracise for behavior

ostracise from society

ostracise for opinion

ostracise by peers

ostracise without reason

ostracise in school

ostracise for success

Example Sentences

they chose to ostracise him after the scandal.

it's painful to ostracise someone you once called a friend.

communities often ostracise those who do not conform.

she felt ostracised by her peers for her unconventional views.

to ostracise someone can lead to serious emotional consequences.

they decided to ostracise him for his unethical behavior.

ostracising individuals can create a toxic environment.

some cultures ostracise those who break social norms.

he was ostracised for speaking out against injustice.

ostracising a member can weaken group cohesion.

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