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Ostracize

usgb/ˈɑːstrəsaɪz/Volume
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Social Rejection

Ostracize often involves a group collectively avoiding someone, not just one person's action.

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After the scandal, the club members chose to ostracize him.
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Lasting Effect

Being ostracized can have a long-term impact on someone's social standing and mental health.

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Ostracized from her peers, she felt lonely for years.
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Not Only Physical

Ostracization doesn't always mean physical separation; it can be a silent treatment within the same space.

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He was present yet ostracized during meetings.
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