Ostracize (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Avoid speaking to or dealing with; "Ever since I spoke up, my colleagues ostracize me".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Synonyms

• Ostracise

Hypernyms

• Shut
• Keep Out
• Shut Out

Related Words

• Ostracism (noun)

Meaning ²

Expel from a community or group.

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Synonyms

• Ostracise
• Cast Out
• Ban
• Banish
• Shun
• Blackball

Hypernyms

• Expel
• Throw Out

Related Words

• Ostracism (noun)