Cyberostracism

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Banishment or exclusion in a virtual environment such as the Internet. uncountable

    "However, while potentially damaging to the target's self-esteem and psychological well-being, there are arguably more harmful aspects of intentional antisocial behavior than cyberostracism."

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"However, while potentially damaging to the target's self-esteem and psychological well-being, there are arguably more harmful aspects of intentional antisocial behavior than cyberostracism."

Etymology

From cyber- + ostracism, coined by social psychologist Kipling Williams.

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