ostracizes
The word “ostracizes” has 4 syllables: os-tra-ci-zes
It's pronounced as /ˈɑː.strə.saɪ.zɪz/
What is synonym and antonym for ostracizes?
In the thesaurus, “ostracizes” has 50 synonyms and 24 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for ostracizes along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for ostracizes
- abhors
- abominates
- admonishes
- anathematizes
- attacks
- belittles
- berates
- blacklists
- blames
- blasts
- castigates
- censures
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- condemns
- convicts
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- rebukes
- reprehends
- reprimands
- reproaches
- reprobates
- reproves
- reviles
- scolds
- sentences
- slams
- upbraids
- vituperates
Antonyms for ostracizes
- acclaims
- applauds
- approves
- blesses
- commends
- consecrates
- endorses
- eulogizes
- exalts
- extolls
- extols
- glorifies
- hails
- hallows
- honors
- indorses
- lauds
- praises
- reveres
- salutes
- sanctifies
- sanctions
- touts
- venerates
Meanings of ostracizes
- verb
- To ban a person from a city for five or ten years through the procedure of ostracism.
- (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
- Society often ostracizes people who think or act differently from the norm.
- The community ostracizes those who refuse to follow its strict traditions.
- She ostracizes anyone who dares to question her authority.
- The film portrays how a town ostracizes a family after a tragic event.
- He ostracizes his colleagues for minor mistakes, creating a toxic workplace.
On this page you'll find 74 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to ostracizes, such as: abhors, abominates, acclaims, admonishes, anathematizes, applauds, approves.
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