ostracise

verb (ostracise, ostracises, ostracised, ostracising)

«ostracise» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

To leave someone out of a group on purpose and refuse to talk to them or include them. tree →

In the lessons

Used in PSHE and stories about bullying and friendship: ostracising someone, shutting them out of games or chats, is a form of bullying that can really hurt. In history, ancient Athenians could "ostracise" (banish) a citizen by voting with pieces of pottery called ostraka.

Examples

The group ostracised her after she told the truth. tree →
Ostracising someone from a game is a kind of bullying. tree →
In ancient Athens, people voted to ostracise powerful citizens. tree →
He felt ostracised when nobody let him sit with them. tree →
We should never ostracise a new pupil. tree →
The village ostracised the family for years. tree →

Note

UK, Australia, NZ spelling "ostracise"; US and Canada "ostracize". Noun "ostracism". Pronounced "OS-truh-size". Kindness tip: invite someone who is left out.

On Mova

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