ostracize
/ˈɒstrəsaɪz/
os · tra · cize
ˈɒs · trə · saɪz
English Definition
v. exclude; shun; banish
Significado en Español
aislar, excluir
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tẩy chay, loại trừ
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Example Sentence
The group decided to ostracize him after his betrayal.
在他背叛后，团体决定排斥他。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ostracon (shell, ancient Athenian voting for exile) → exile.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “ostracize”:
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A
welcome
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B
embrace
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C
reject
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D
include
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C — reject.
“ostracize” means v. exclude; shun; banish
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
In ancient times, a person might be _______ by their community if they were deemed harmful or dangerous.
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ostracized
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B
praised
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C
enlightened
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D
welcomed
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A — ostracized.
“ostracize” means v. exclude; shun; banish
Common questions about “ostracize”
What does “ostracize” mean?
ostracize — v. exclude; shun; banish. In Chinese: 排斥；放逐.
How do you pronounce “ostracize”?
ostracize is pronounced /ˈɒstrəsaɪz/. It breaks into 3 syllables: os · tra · cize.
How do you use “ostracize” in a sentence?
The group decided to ostracize him after his betrayal. (在他背叛后，团体决定排斥他。)
What are synonyms for “ostracize”?
exclude, shun — all close in meaning to ostracize (v. exclude; shun; banish).
Is “ostracize” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. ostracize appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “ostracize”?
ostracon (shell, ancient Athenian voting for exile) → exile.
