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

He insisted on creating odd-looking buildings and incorporating unusual materials, leading to a lengthy period of ostracism and rejection.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 12, 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

"That review identified evidence of a concerning practice of social ostracism among students, often referred to as a cancel culture," the coroner said.

From BBC • Nov. 14, 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