Word Games Pro Dictionary

ostracise

verb

avoid speaking to or dealing with

Quick reference

Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
O
Ends with
E
Contains
ST
Scrabble score
11
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

Listen

Audio Pronunciation

Audio pronunciation is unavailable for this word.

Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. avoid speaking to or dealing with

    “Ever since I spoke up, my colleagues ostracize me”

verb

  1. expel from a community or group

In context

Example Sentences

Ever since I spoke up, my colleagues ostracize me

Similar words

Synonyms

Scroll to Top