Associations to the word «Ostracize»
Noun
- Athenian
- Outsider
- Peer
- Villager
- Caste
- Teenager
- Athens
- Community
- Society
- Neighbor
- Cadet
- Accord
- Widow
- Jews
- Offense
- Convert
- Scandal
- Rabbi
- Bc
- Everyone
- Orthodox
- Supporter
- Being
- Arab
- Fear
- Christian
- Socialist
- Establishment
- Abuse
- Friend
- Accused
- Exile
- Courage
- Parent
- Egypt
- Minority
- Behavior
- Resident
- Circle
- Marriage
- Group
- Scientist
- Find
- Hollywood
- Relationship
Adjective
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Wiktionary
OSTRACIZE, verb. To exclude (a person) from society or from a community, by not communicating with (them) or by refusing to acknowledge (their) presence; to refuse to talk to or associate with; to shun.
OSTRACIZE, verb. (historical) To ban a person from the city of Athens for ten years.
Dictionary definition
OSTRACIZE, verb. Expel from a community or group.
OSTRACIZE, verb. Avoid speaking to or dealing with; "Ever since I spoke up, my colleagues ostracize me".
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