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OSTRACISM

(noun)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Ostracism.

Ostracism - as a noun

The state of being banished or ostracized (excluded from society by general consent)

Example: "The association should get rid of its elderly members--not by euthanasia, of course, but by coventry"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
banishmentcoventry

The act of excluding someone from society by general consent

Example Sentences

"The boy experienced ostracism from his classmates after a misunderstanding."
"The politician feared ostracism from his party if he took a controversial stance."
"The employee felt a sense of ostracism after being excluded from a team meeting."
"The community resorted to ostracism to protect themselves from the suspected criminal."
"The students faced ostracism for their unconventional dressing style."
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Word Game Points

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

OSTRACISM has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is OSTRACISM a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ostracism is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
OSTRACISM has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is OSTRACISM a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ostracism is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OSTRACISM has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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