ostracism

• Sustantivo que denota el acto o estado de exclusión deliberada de una persona de un grupo o sociedad por acuerdo general, a menudo como forma de castigo o desaprobación social.

A noun referring to the state or act of being deliberately excluded from a group or society by general consent.

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1. Exclusion from societyC1formal

   The state of being deliberately excluded from a group or society by general agreement.

   ostracismo

   • He faced social ostracism after speaking out against the community's traditions.
   • The politician's controversial views led to his ostracism from the party.
   • Ostracism can have severe psychological effects on individuals.

   Sinónimosbanishmentexclusionexpulsionrejectionshunning

   Antónimosacceptanceadmissionembraceinclusionwelcoming

2. Act of banishmentC1formal

   The act of excluding someone from a group or society by general consent.

   ostracismo

   • The ostracism of the whistleblower was widely criticized by human rights groups.
   • In ancient Athens, ostracism was a formal procedure to banish a citizen for ten years.
   • Workplace ostracism often leads to decreased morale and productivity.

   Sinónimosbanishmentexclusionexcommunicationexpulsionshunning

   Antónimosacceptanceadmissionembraceinclusionincorporationwelcoming