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ostracization

[os-truh-sahy-zey-shuhn] / ˌɒs trəˌsaɪˈzeɪ ʃən /


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Her lawyer said Ms Higgins and her husband David Sharaz had concocted a "fictional" story involving ostracization, harassment and threatening conduct by the senator.

From BBC Aug. 2, 2024

Reckoning with longstanding stigma and feelings of shame, many fear speaking out could lead to retaliation or further ostracization.

From Seattle Times Feb. 24, 2023

They see through the scandals, threats and ostracization.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 6, 2023

Some research has found that women who survived Ebola disproportionately suffered secondary and long-term social impacts, such as being more likely to experience community stigma and ostracization.

From Salon Aug. 8, 2020

She was also too heavily conditioned to graduate, and she hated college since her ostracization by the Sans.

From Marjorie Dean College Junior by Pauline Lester




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