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BANISH

(verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Banish.

Banish - as a verb

Expel from a community or group

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
banblackballcast outostraciseostracizeshun

Ban from a place of residence, as for punishment

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ban
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
expelkick outthrow out
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Expel, as if by official decree

Example: "He was banished from his own country"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
barrelegate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
expelkick outthrow out
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Drive away

Example: "Banish bad thoughts"

Example Sentences

"The council decided to banish the troublemakers from the town."
"The king banished his disloyal advisor from the kingdom."
"She felt banished from her friends' circle after the argument."
"The court banished the criminal to a remote island."
"The villagers banished the evil spirit from their town."
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Word Game Points

Is BANISH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, banish is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BANISH has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is BANISH a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, banish is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BANISH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is BANISH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, banish is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BANISH has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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