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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."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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