Synonyms for

Banishment

Verb / ˈbænɪʃmʌnt / Another word for banishment — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

the act or state of being expelled or driven away from a place or group

Synonyms & similar words

proscription coventry ostracism expulsion exile deportation ostracism expatriation displacement dispossession ejection removal ban proscription relegation sequestration separation dismissal outcast castaway pariah fugitive refugee

Example sentences

  1. The king ordered the banishment of the traitor from the kingdom.
  2. She faced banishment from her social group after the scandal.
  3. His banishment to a remote island was a harsh punishment.
  4. The prince's banishment only made him more determined to reclaim his throne.
  5. The banishment of the rebels from the city restored peace.

Quotes

  • Banishment is a sort of civil death. - Lucius Annaeus Seneca
  • Banishment is worse than death, for it is death without hope. - William Shakespeare
  • Banishment is like death, but without the pity of funerals. - John Donne

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