ostracism

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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

Gay people within Israel’s Arab minority have also faced violence and ostracism in their communities.

From Washington Times

But women who are disobedient and fail to bear children — including because they miscarry — face ostracism, the lawsuit alleges.

From Seattle Times

Germany is home to one of the world’s biggest Russian diaspora communities, but the Ukraine war has sparked incidents of ostracism and discrimination.

From Los Angeles Times

Scholars of the Middle East point out that the United States has a long history of doing business with autocrats, including every Saudi king, and that engagement could more effectively shape their behavior than ostracism.

From New York Times