ostracize

Phonetic Respelling: [ os-truh-sahyz ]

Definition:

v. to exclude or shun by general agreement of the group imposing the exclusion; to banish someone from his or her native land

Sentence:

Ancient Greeks could vote to ostracize a person who is dangerous.

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Ancient Greeks could vote to ostracize a person who is dangerous.

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Synonyms:

avoid; boycott; blackball;blacklist

Antonyms:

embrace; welcome

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