ostracize

The word “ostracize” has 3 syllables: os-tra-cize

It's pronounced as /ˈɑː.strə.saɪz/

What is synonym and antonym for ostracize?

In the thesaurus, “ostracize” has 51 synonyms and 24 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for ostracize

abhor
abominate
admonish
anathematize
attack
belittle
berate
blacklist
blame
blast
castigate
censure
chastise
chide
condemn
convict
criticize
curse
damn
decry
denounce
deprecate
detest
dis
disparage
dispraise
diss
doom
excommunicate
execrate
fault
hate
imprecate
knock
lambast
lambaste
loathe
pan
rake
rebuke
reprehend
reprimand
reproach
reprobate
reprove
revile
scold
sentence
slam
upbraid
vituperate

Antonyms for ostracize

acclaim
applaud
approve
bless
commend
consecrate
endorse
eulogize
exalt
extol
extoll
glorify
hail
hallow
honor
indorse
laud
praise
revere
salute
sanctify
sanction
tout
venerate

Meanings of ostracize

verb
1. To ban a person from a city for five or ten years through the procedure of ostracism.
2. (by extension) To exclude a person from a community or from society by not communicating with them or by refusing to acknowledge their presence; to refuse to associate with or talk to; to shun.

Example Sentences

The community tended to ostracize anyone who challenged traditional beliefs.
She felt hurt when her coworkers began to ostracize her after the promotion.
Societies often ostracize individuals who refuse to conform to social norms.
The school warned students not to ostracize others based on their backgrounds.
People who speak out against corruption are sometimes ostracized by their peers.

On this page you'll find 75 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to ostracize, such as: abhor, abominate, acclaim, admonish, anathematize, applaud, approve.

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