Synonyms of ostracism
8 similar words
Another word for ostracism is avoidance. Other synonyms of ostracism are shunning and blacklisting.
Synonyms and similar words for ostracism
nounTemporary exclusion from a community or society.
- ostracizationThe process or practice of ostracizing.
- petalismA form of ostracism among the ancient Syracusans by which they temporarily banished a citizen suspected of having...
- shunningThe act by which something is shunned; avoidance.
- avoidanceThe act of avoiding or shunning; keeping clear of.
- blackballingAn instance, or action, of a person being blackballed.
- blacklistingThe act of placing onto a blacklist.
- silent treatmentA form of communication refusal where one person deliberately ignores or withholds interaction from another, often in...
- discommendation archaicBlame; censure; reproach; shunning.
Meaning of ostracism
- noun In ancient Athens (and some other cities), the temporary banishment by popular vote of a citizen considered dangerous to the state.
- noun Banishment by some general consent.
- noun Temporary exclusion from a community or society.
ostracism in other languages
Questions about synonyms of ostracism
- What is another word for ostracism?
- Ostracism has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as avoidance, shunning and blacklisting.
- What does ostracism mean?
- Ostracism means in ancient Athens (and some other cities), the temporary banishment by popular vote of a citizen considered dangerous to the state.
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