Synonyms for

Excommunicated

Verb / ˌekskʌˈmju:nʌˌkeɪtʌd / Another word for excommunicated — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To officially exclude someone from a church or religious community.

Synonyms & similar words

excommunicate communicate curse unchurch banish expel ostracize exclude disfellowship shun blackball disown disavow reject repudiate separate isolate eject debar bar

Example sentences

  1. The church excommunicated the man for stealing from the collection plate.
  2. The priest warned the congregation that they could be excommunicated for not attending mass.
  3. She was excommunicated from the church for speaking out against its leaders.
  4. After years of being excommunicated, he decided to join a different church.

Quotes

  • I was excommunicated from the Catholic Church when I was fourteen, so I'm not religious anymore.
  • I've been excommunicated by the Catholic Church four times.
  • I was excommunicated from my family for a time.

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