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

“Crawfie was ostracized as a result, and ‘doing a Crawfie’ became the shorthand term for any Palace employee who betrayed intimate family details for financial gain.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 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

Even after all this time, my mom was still ostracized for something that happened long ago.

From "Because of Mr. Terupt" by Rob Buyea