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Banishment

Noun / 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

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

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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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