Associations to the word «Ostracise»

Wiktionary

OSTRACISE, verb. Non-Oxford British spelling standard spelling of ostracize.

Dictionary definition

OSTRACISE, verb. Expel from a community or group.
OSTRACISE, verb. Avoid speaking to or dealing with; "Ever since I spoke up, my colleagues ostracize me".

Wise words

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