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OSTRACIZE

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Ostracize.

How to pronounce ostracize:

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Ostracize - as a verb

Expel from a community or group

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ban5banish11blackball19cast outostracise11shun7

Avoid speaking to or dealing with

Example: "Ever since i spoke up, my colleagues ostracize me"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ostracise11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
exclude17keep outshut7shut out
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The group decided to ostracize the new member for not following their rules."
"She felt ostracized by her colleagues after she made a mistake at work."
"The community threatened to ostracize anyone who supported the controversial politician."
"In high school, Jenny was ostracized by her classmates because of her different interests."
"The gossip spread quickly, causing many people to ostracize the person involved."
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Word Game Points

Is OSTRACIZE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ostracize is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

OSTRACIZE has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.

Is OSTRACIZE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ostracize is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
OSTRACIZE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.

Is OSTRACIZE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ostracize is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OSTRACIZE has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.

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