banish

Meaning

to send someone away from a place as punishment; to get rid of

to send someone away, often as a punishment; to get rid of something unwanted

Example Sentences

The king banished the traitor from the kingdom.

The king decided to banish the traitor from the kingdom.

Example Expressions

banish the thought

Synonyms

exile, expel, deport, ostracize, dismiss

Entry 1

exile, expel, deport, ostracize

Entry 2

expel, exile, deport, dismiss, ostracize

Antonyms

welcome, invite, accept, include

Entry 1

welcome, invite, accept

Entry 2

welcome, accept, include

Collocations

banish from, banish forever, banish thoughts, banish fears, banish completely, banish someone, banish fear, banish doubt

Entry 1

banish from, banish forever, banish thoughts, banish fears, banish completely

Entry 2

banish someone, banish fear, banish doubt, banish forever