ostracized

Example Sentences

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But pro-Soviet intellectuals ostracized him when he dared to speak honestly about life behind the Iron Curtain.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Her being ostracized in season 2 is a direct result of her bad decisions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Anyone presenting information not approved by the ruler is denounced and belittled, ostracized and denied access.

From Salon • Oct. 10, 2025

You can get ostracized from some chat groups.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2025

Innocent people were fired from their jobs and ostracized by their communities.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson