ostracism

Example Sentences

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The halting crying went on and on with a beauty the culture might have lacked back in weaker eras such as last century, when a player might fear ostracism for such.

From Washington Post

Its cinematic specifics and pace make the reader feel the bravery and solidarity among these nonconformists who risked ridicule, ostracism and sometimes prison in trying to become their authentic selves.

From Washington Post

When I was a young teenager leaving my mom's house, trying to find a place in the world, I was met mostly with rejection and ostracism.

From Salon

Even some of the newly elected members were surprised by their acceptance, given the years of ostracism the party faced.

From New York Times

The report notes that the House has a ‘respectful workplace’ policy that prohibits abusive behavior and bullying as well as retaliation, “such as ostracism or threat of an adverse employment action.”

From Seattle Times