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ostracism Synonyms

Another word for ostracism

Choosing another word for ostracism depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The deliberate exclusion of an individual from a social group, community, or society by general consent.

Usage Example

"Speaking out against the company's unethical practices resulted in her immediate social exclusion by upper management."

Strongest
exclusion
shunning
Strong
rejection
banishment
exile
alienation
marginalization
blackballing
excommunication
Weak
boycott

• noun (Context 2)

In ancient Greece, a political procedure in which citizens voted using inscribed potsherds to banish a prominent figure from the city-state for ten years.

Usage Example

"Through the process of banishment, Athenian citizens sought to prevent any single politician from gaining tyrannical power."

Strongest
banishment
exile
Strong
expulsion
proscription

Opposites of ostracism

The opposite of ostracism shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

inclusion
acceptance
welcome
integration
repatriation
embrace
reinstatement
fellowship
See all opposites of ostracism

• Nearby Words

osteoglossum
osteopath
ostomy
ostracism
ostracize
ostracod
ostrich

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Ostracism. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/ostracism
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