ostracize
Translation
ostracise, exclude, shun
Examples
He was ostracized by his colleagues for his views.
He was ostracised by his colleagues for his views.
The whole village ostracized the family.
The whole village ostracised the family.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((from sth.)) to exclude (sb.) from a group or society. He was ostracised by his colleagues.
Similar Words
Synonyms: exclude, shun, banish; Antonyms: welcome, accept, include
Etymology
From Greek 'ostrakon' (potsherd, tile), which was used for voting to banish someone from ancient Athens.
Memory Tips
Imagine ancient Greeks writing a name on a piece of pottery ('ostrakon') to vote someone out of the city.