banish
The word “banish” has 2 syllables: ban-ish
It's pronounced as /ˈbænɪʃ/
What is synonym and antonym for banish?
In the thesaurus, “banish” has 64 synonyms and 21 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for banish along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for banish
- ax
- axe
- ban
- bounce
- can
- cashier
- cast out
- chase
- defenestrate
- deforce
- deport
- discard
- discharge
- dislodge
- dismiss
- dispel
- displace
- dispossess
- drive away
- eject
- eliminate
- eradicate
- evict
- exclude
- excommunicate
- exile
- expatriate
- expel
- expulse
- extradict
- extrude
- fire
- get rid of
- give one the gate
- isolate
- kick out
- muster out
- ostracize
- oust
- out
- outlaw
- pink-slip
- proscribe
- read out
- reject
- release
- relegate
- remove
- repudiate
- retire
- rout
- run off
- run out
- rusticate
- sack
- send packing
- sequester
- shake off
- shut out
- spurn
- terminate
- throw out
- transport
- turn out
Antonyms for banish
- accept
- admit
- allow
- entertain
- fix
- harbor
- hold
- house
- include
- incorporate
- keep
- lodge
- naturalize
- permit
- plant
- receive
- repatriate
- shelter
- take
- take in
- welcome
Meanings of banish
- verb
- (heading) To send someone away and forbid that person from returning.
- To expel, especially from the mind.
Example Sentences
- The king decided to banish the traitor from the kingdom forever.
- She tried to banish her worries by focusing on positive thoughts.
- The spell was intended to banish the evil spirit from the haunted house.
- The new policy aims to banish any form of discrimination in the workplace.
- He hoped that a change of scenery would banish his feelings of boredom.
On this page you'll find 85 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to banish, such as: accept, admit, allow, ax, axe, ban, bounce.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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