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ostracise

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os´tra`cise
v. t.1.Same as ostracize.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.ostracise - expel from a community or group
expel, kick out, throw out - force to leave or move out; "He was expelled from his native country"
2.ostracise - avoid speaking to or dealing with; "Ever since I spoke up, my colleagues ostracize me"
keep out, shut out, exclude, shut - prevent from entering; shut out; "The trees were shutting out all sunlight"; "This policy excludes people who have a criminal record from entering the country"
boycott - refuse to sponsor; refuse to do business with


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