What does ostracism mean?
The act of deliberately ignoring or excluding someone from social events or activities, often as a form of punishment or social censure. This can be a formal or informal process, and may be used to express disapproval or to isolate an individual.
Example
"The student was subjected to ostracism by her classmates after she was accused of cheating on the exam."
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