ostracized

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

He declared himself a conscientious objector during World War II. He was imprisoned, abandoned by his family and returned to Birmingham only to be further ostracized.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

The night ends early, and Craig is ostracized from the group.

From Salon • May 12, 2025

A decorated prosecutor, Lewin normally handles cold cases for the Major Crimes Division but had been ostracized for years as he engaged in a bitter and public feud with former Dist.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2025

Every Muslim minister is always hearing the problems of young people whose parents have ostracized them for becoming Muslims.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey