ostracization

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ostracization

noun ostracizations · ostracisation

  1. countable, uncountable The state of being ostracized.
  2. countable, uncountable The process or practice of ostracizing.

    Similar: ostracism, shunning, silent treatment

Similar: avoidance, blackballing, blacklisting, discommendation, ostracism, ostracization, petalism, shunning, silent treatment · Opposite: acceptance, reacceptance, companionship, fellowship, welcomeness

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@misc{ostracization_2026,
  title = {ostracization},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/ostracization},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}