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(ex-com-mun-i-cate) 5 syllables

Definition

verb. to officially exclude someone from a group or community.

Example Sentence

The church will excommunicate you if you do not stop the prohibited behavior.

More Example Sentences

He was excommunicated for breaking the rules.

Synonyms

exclude; ban; dismiss

Antonyms

include; accept; welcome

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Rhymes

  • communicate

  • excommunicate
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