ostracism

Example Sentences

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In nonviolent settings, it leads to mean-girl-style ostracism or political backstabbing around the corporate watercooler.

From Slate • Mar. 16, 2026

But even after his ostracism, Themistocles never lost his loyalty to the demos.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

The press feasted on Duesberg’s self-portrayal as the victim of ostracism arising from professional jealousies — a target of cancel culture before that was a thing.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2026

Blessedly, such ostracism has not been the case, and one has to assume that much of that is on Manville’s part.

From Salon • Dec. 16, 2024

You will face more hate and ridicule and ostracism than you can even begin to fathom.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah