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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

ostracizing

/ɒstrəˈsaɪzɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does ostracizing mean?

verb

To exclude or banish someone from a group or community, often as a form of punishment or social censure. To treat someone as an outcast or reject.

Example

"The politician was ostracized by her party after her scandalous affair was made public."

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