ostracism

The word “ostracism” has 3 syllables: os-tra-cism

It's pronounced as /ˈɑː.strə.sɪ.zəm/

What is synonym and antonym for ostracism?

In the thesaurus, “ostracism” has 59 synonyms and 13 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for ostracism along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for ostracism

abandonment
banishment
blackball
brush-off
cold shoulder
decamping
decampment
departing
departure
deportation
diaspora
disembarkation
dismissal
dispersion
displacement
dispossession
egress
ejection
embarkation
embarkment
emigration
evacuation
exclusion
exile
exit
exiting
exodus
expatriation
expulsion
extradition
farewell
flight
forsaking
going
kiss-off
leave
leave-taking
lighting out
migration
ouster
outgo
parting
quitting
rebuff
rejection
relegation
relinquishment
relocation
repulse
resettlement
retirement
retreat
running away
scattering
silent treatment
snub
transportation
walking out
withdrawal

Antonyms for ostracism

acceptance
approach
coming
embrace
entrance
glad hand
immigration
ingress
open arms
repatriation
return
welcome
welcome mat

Meanings of ostracism

noun
1. In ancient Athens (and some other cities), the temporary banishment by popular vote of a citizen considered dangerous to the state.
2. Banishment by some general consent.
3. Temporary exclusion from a community or society.

Example Sentences

The student faced ostracism from his peers after breaking the group’s trust.
In ancient Athens, ostracism was used as a political tool to exile citizens deemed dangerous.
Fear of ostracism often prevents people from expressing unpopular opinions.
The whistleblower endured years of professional ostracism for revealing the company’s misconduct.
Social ostracism can be as painful as physical punishment for many individuals.

On this page you'll find 72 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to ostracism, such as: abandonment, acceptance, approach, banishment, blackball, brush-off, cold shoulder.

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