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ostracism

noun
/ˈɒstrəsɪzəm/

Meaning

The act of excluding someone from a group or society.

Example Sentences

The student faced ostracism after breaking the rules.

Synonyms

exclusion, banishment, isolation, rejection

Antonyms

acceptance, inclusion, welcome

Collocations

social ostracism, face ostracism, political ostracism

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