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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

banish

/bəˈnɪʃ/ verb · British & US
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What does banish mean?

verb

To officially expel or exclude someone or something from a place or community, or to drive away or remove something unpleasant or unwanted. To send or drive someone or something away, often in a forceful or authoritative manner.

Example

"The king banished the traitor from the kingdom, and the people rejoiced at his departure."

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