ostracization en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English ostracize Proto-Indo-European *-tis Proto-Indo-European *-Hō Proto-Indo-European *-tiHō Proto-Italic *-tiō Latin -tiō Latin -ātiōlbor. Old French -ationbor. Middle English -acioun English -ation English ostracization From ostracize + -ation.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The state of being ostracized.
- (countable, uncountable) The process or practice of ostracizing.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ostracizations | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| ostracisation | alternative | lexicographic |
Antonyms
reacceptance · fellowship · welcomeness · acceptance · companionship
Hypernyms
expulsion · exclusion · condemnation
Hyponyms
excommunication · herem · disfellowshipment · exile · banishment
Relateds
outcast · ignore · avoid · boycott
Synonyms
shunning · ostracism · blackballing · silent treatment · shunning · ostracization · petalism · ostracism · avoidance · discommendation · blacklisting · silent treatment