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Cast out

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Negative Connotation

'Cast out' suggests strong disapproval or rejection, carrying a harsh or punishing tone.

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He was cast out of the club for breaking its rules.
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Absolute Exclusion

Using 'cast out' implies a total and often permanent exclusion from a group or place.

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Once cast out of the village, she never returned.
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Historical Usage

'Cast out' is often found in historical or religious texts to describe excommunication or banishment.

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The sinner was cast out as an act of penance.
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