banishes Get Printable Handwriting Hear It! Say It! Write It! Learn It! Spelling Test Definition verb. to send someone away or make them leave. Example Sentence The king banishes the traitor from his kingdom. More Example Sentences He banishes bad thoughts with good ones. Synonyms expels; removes; dismisses Antonyms welcomes; accepts; receives Hear It! Say It! Write It! banishes Switch to cursive Start Share with your friends: