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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

ostracize

/ɒstrəsaɪz/ verb · British & US
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What does ostracize mean?

verb

To exclude or ban someone from a group or community, often as a form of punishment or social censure. To deliberately ignore or avoid someone.

Example

"The student was ostracized by her classmates after she was caught cheating on the exam."

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