ostracism

noun

os·tra·cism ˈä-strə-ˌsi-zəm How to pronounce ostracism (audio)

: a method of temporary banishment by popular vote without trial or special accusation practiced in ancient Greece

Ostracism of political opponents was a common practice in ancient Athens.

: exclusion by general consent from common privileges or social acceptance

For years she suffered ostracism from the scientific community.

Ostracism is a common fate for tell-all writers.

R. S. Coburn

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Ruby’s ostracism leads to a vortex of death and destruction, a scourging of a nearly Biblical fury.

Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2022 Fleeing social ostracism, Carla, 14, pregnant, arrives at La Maternal teen mother shelter, while navigating an unstable and destructive relationship with her mother.

John Hopewell, Variety, 15 July 2022 The reasons are numerous: fear of humiliation, ostracism, blame, and indifference; worry about damaging their careers or reputations; or after all of that effort, inaction by management.

Rachel Sturtz, Outside Online, 19 June 2019 Scholars of the Middle East point out that the United States has a long history of doing business with autocrats, including every Saudi king, and that engagement could more effectively shape their behavior than ostracism.

New York Times, 14 July 2022 Because her daughter was biracial, Greve faced ostracism and was forced out of her apartment in New York.

Matt Schudel, Washington Post, 9 July 2022 While there are few reports of violent retribution against returning families, many describe lives of destitution and ostracism.

Mustafa Salim, Washington Post, 5 July 2022 Boudin’s claims also failed due to the willingness of high profile Democrats to break ranks and risk political ostracism.

Michael Bernick, Forbes, 15 June 2022 Real tramps led a precarious existence, subject to arrest, surveillance, poverty, and ostracism.

Dan Piepenbring, The New Yorker, 27 Apr. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from New Latin ostracismus, borrowed from Greek ostrakismós, from ostrakízein "to ostracize" + -ismos -ism

First Known Use

1588, in the meaning defined at sense 1

单词	ostracisms
释义	ostracism noun os·tra·cism ˈä-strə-ˌsi-zəm 1 : a method of temporary banishment by popular vote without trial or special accusation practiced in ancient Greece Ostracism of political opponents was a common practice in ancient Athens. 2 : exclusion by general consent from common privileges or social acceptance For years she suffered ostracism from the scientific community. Ostracism is a common fate for tell-all writers. R. S. Coburn Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web Ruby’s ostracism leads to a vortex of death and destruction, a scourging of a nearly Biblical fury. Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2022 Fleeing social ostracism, Carla, 14, pregnant, arrives at La Maternal teen mother shelter, while navigating an unstable and destructive relationship with her mother. John Hopewell, Variety, 15 July 2022 The reasons are numerous: fear of humiliation, ostracism, blame, and indifference; worry about damaging their careers or reputations; or after all of that effort, inaction by management. Rachel Sturtz, Outside Online, 19 June 2019 Scholars of the Middle East point out that the United States has a long history of doing business with autocrats, including every Saudi king, and that engagement could more effectively shape their behavior than ostracism. New York Times, 14 July 2022 Because her daughter was biracial, Greve faced ostracism and was forced out of her apartment in New York. Matt Schudel, Washington Post, 9 July 2022 While there are few reports of violent retribution against returning families, many describe lives of destitution and ostracism. Mustafa Salim, Washington Post, 5 July 2022 Boudin’s claims also failed due to the willingness of high profile Democrats to break ranks and risk political ostracism. Michael Bernick, Forbes, 15 June 2022 Real tramps led a precarious existence, subject to arrest, surveillance, poverty, and ostracism. Dan Piepenbring, The New Yorker, 27 Apr. 2022 See More Word History Etymology borrowed from New Latin ostracismus, borrowed from Greek ostrakismós, from ostrakízein "to ostracize" + -ismos -ism First Known Use 1588, in the meaning defined at sense 1 ostracisms noun plural of ostracism 1 as in exclusions treatment that is deliberately exclusionary Teenagers may act against their better judgement to avoid social ostracism. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance exclusions silent treatments cold shoulders banishments dismissals blackballs kiss-offs repulses snubs rejections rebuffs brush-offs Antonyms & Near Antonyms acceptances embraces welcomes glad hands welcome mats open arms 2 as in exiles the forced removal from a homeland His family celebrated his safe return after nearly a decade of political ostracism. Synonyms & Similar Words exiles displacements expulsions expatriations banishments resettlements deportations relocations withdrawals ejections ousters relegations migrations evacuations emigrations disembarkations extraditions embarkments exoduses dispossessions flights retirements egresses dispersions decampments retreats embarkations diasporas departures goings relinquishments scatterings leave-takings leaves outgoes partings exits abandonments farewells transportations Antonyms & Near Antonyms returns immigrations repatriations approaches entrances comings ingresses See More
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