Ostracism

Word Type

Noun

The word "ostracism" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

cyberostracism ostracise ostracize semiostracism

Context

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

ejection exclusion expulsion riddance

Type Of (IsA)

ejection expelling favourite reprisal option ousting transfer out of group

Related Terms

send to Coventry

Related Terms

ancient athens banishment citizen consent dangerous exclusion popular send to coventry state temporary vote

Synonym Network

banishment ostracization

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