OSTRACIZE


Meaning of OSTRACIZE in English

(~s, ostracizing, ~d)

Note: in BRIT, also use 'ostracise'

If someone is ~d, people deliberately behave in an unfriendly way towards them and do not allow them to take part in any of their social activities. (FORMAL)

She claims she’s being ~d by some members of her local community.

VERB: usu passive, be V-ed

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