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ostracize : verb

Ostracize, meaning to leave someone out, originates from Greek and was used to exclude individuals from political councils. Synonyms include exclude, shun, and reject.

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ostracize : verb

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  1. ostracize: verb • Definition: • to leave someone out Origin: 1640-50; < Greek ostrakízein, equivalent to óstrak (on) potsherd, tile, ballot (akin to óstreion oyster, shell) + -izein -ize Spanish: condenar al ostracismo

  2. ostracize pronunciation: os-truh-sahyz https://pixabay.com/en/game-figure-symbolism-leader-group-598036/

  3. ostracize • synonyms: • exclude • shun • reject • antonyms: • include • accept • welcome http://blackknight142.deviantart.com/art/Tired-of-Rejection-466007235

  4. ostracize • Related Forms: • ostracizer - noun • ostracized - verb • ostracizing - verb https://www.flickr.com/photos/jermz01/3055272877

  5. ostracize Sierra will ostracize anyone she doesn’t want in her “mean girls group.” In Ancient Athens, politicians could be ostracized from the council and the city for ten years. Chris was ostracized from the team after showing poor sportsmanship.

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