ostracize

verb

os·tra·cize ˈä-strə-ˌsīz How to pronounce ostracize (audio)

ostracized; ostracizing

transitive verb

: to exile by ostracism

Despite his victories, Themistocles was ostracized by the Athenians.

: to exclude from a group by common consent

a lonely dissenter, ostracized as an enemy of the people

Robert Brustein

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Ostracize Has Greek Roots

In ancient Greece, citizens whose power or influence threatened the stability of the state could be exiled by a practice called ostracism. Voters would elect to banish another citizen by writing that citizen's name down on a potsherd. Those receiving enough votes would then be subject to temporary exile from the state. Ostracize originated with the meaning "to exile by the ancient method of ostracism," but these days it usually refers to the general exclusion of a person from a group at the agreement of its members.

Example Sentences

She was ostracized from the scientific community for many years because of her radical political beliefs. The other girls ostracized her because of the way she dressed.

Recent Examples on the Web Others didn’t seem to like the attention: Some posts on social media noted that redheads can often be bullied at school for their rarer hair coloring — and that the offer may ostracize the community further.

Jennifer Hassan, Washington Post, 18 July 2022 The Kremlin has accused U.S. diplomatic missions of putting pressure on other states to ostracize Russia.

Ann M. Simmons And William Mauldin, WSJ, 15 June 2022 Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday was welcomed at a virtual summit with the presidents of China, India, Brazil and South Africa in a stark reminder of the limits of U.S.-led efforts to ostracize Moscow.

James T. Areddy, WSJ, 23 June 2022 Or does one chastise and ostracize golfers for selling out to a tour where the financial backing for their events comes from a country with an abysmal human rights record?

Patrick Rishe, Forbes, 9 June 2022 The Biden administration vowed to ostracize the crown prince, but now has found Saudi Arabia more important in efforts to address world energy supplies and challenge an increasingly belligerent Iran.

Tracy Wilkinsonstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2022 Counselling could decrease violence, whereas suspensions and expulsions may ostracize students or cause anger and resentment, which could increase violence.

Matthew Hutson, The New Yorker, 7 June 2022 Those same information networks also help shape policy and the discourse of experts to ostracize other competitors, such as Turkey or Iran.

Andreas Krieg, Time, 3 June 2022 In the most significant effort yet to punish Russia for its war in Ukraine, the European Union agreed to ban the overwhelming majority of Russian oil imports after tense negotiations that tested how far the bloc is willing to go to ostracize Moscow.

Lorne Cook And Samuel Petrequin, Anchorage Daily News, 31 May 2022 See More

单词	ostracizes
释义	ostracize verb os·tra·cize ˈä-strə-ˌsīz ostracized; ostracizing transitive verb 1 : to exile by ostracism Despite his victories, Themistocles was ostracized by the Athenians. 2 : to exclude from a group by common consent a lonely dissenter, ostracized as an enemy of the people Robert Brustein Did you know? Ostracize Has Greek Roots In ancient Greece, citizens whose power or influence threatened the stability of the state could be exiled by a practice called ostracism. Voters would elect to banish another citizen by writing that citizen's name down on a potsherd. Those receiving enough votes would then be subject to temporary exile from the state. Ostracize originated with the meaning "to exile by the ancient method of ostracism," but these days it usually refers to the general exclusion of a person from a group at the agreement of its members. Example Sentences She was ostracized from the scientific community for many years because of her radical political beliefs. The other girls ostracized her because of the way she dressed. Recent Examples on the Web Others didn’t seem to like the attention: Some posts on social media noted that redheads can often be bullied at school for their rarer hair coloring — and that the offer may ostracize the community further. Jennifer Hassan, Washington Post, 18 July 2022 The Kremlin has accused U.S. diplomatic missions of putting pressure on other states to ostracize Russia. Ann M. Simmons And William Mauldin, WSJ, 15 June 2022 Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday was welcomed at a virtual summit with the presidents of China, India, Brazil and South Africa in a stark reminder of the limits of U.S.-led efforts to ostracize Moscow. James T. Areddy, WSJ, 23 June 2022 Or does one chastise and ostracize golfers for selling out to a tour where the financial backing for their events comes from a country with an abysmal human rights record? Patrick Rishe, Forbes, 9 June 2022 The Biden administration vowed to ostracize the crown prince, but now has found Saudi Arabia more important in efforts to address world energy supplies and challenge an increasingly belligerent Iran. Tracy Wilkinsonstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2022 Counselling could decrease violence, whereas suspensions and expulsions may ostracize students or cause anger and resentment, which could increase violence. Matthew Hutson, The New Yorker, 7 June 2022 Those same information networks also help shape policy and the discourse of experts to ostracize other competitors, such as Turkey or Iran. Andreas Krieg, Time, 3 June 2022 In the most significant effort yet to punish Russia for its war in Ukraine, the European Union agreed to ban the overwhelming majority of Russian oil imports after tense negotiations that tested how far the bloc is willing to go to ostracize Moscow. Lorne Cook And Samuel Petrequin, Anchorage Daily News, 31 May 2022 See More Word History Etymology borrowed from Greek ostrakízein "(in 5th-century Athens) to banish an individual chosen after a vote taken by writing names on potsherds," from óstrakon "earthen vessel, potsherd" + -izein -ize — more at ostracon First Known Use 1649, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition ostracize verb os·tra·cize ˈä-strə-ˌsīz ostracized; ostracizing : to shut out of a group After I cheated, I was ostracized by the other players. ostracizes verb present tense third-person singular of ostracize as in criticizes to not allow (someone) to be included in a group; to exclude (someone) from a group She was ostracized by the scientific community for many years because of her radical political beliefs. The other girls ostracized her because of the way she dressed. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance criticizes denounces attacks excommunicates blames condemns hates anathematizes decries disparages blacklists faults belittles reprehends damns deprecates execrates censures scolds dispraises dooms reprobates knocks convicts chastises pans slams berates sentences disses chides upbraids admonishes detests castigates rebukes reviles abominates blasts loathes reprimands reproves vituperates abhors lambastes lambasts rakes reproaches imprecates curses Antonyms & Near Antonyms approves endorses indorses exalts glorifies applauds lauds commends sanctions praises extols hails sanctifies salutes eulogizes touts consecrates reveres honors extolls blesses venerates acclaims hallows See More
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