ostracize
verb (used with object)
to exclude, by general consent, from society, friendship, conversation, privileges, etc..
ostracizing
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present participleof ostracize.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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“We wanted to be a light for the children that are here and might feel ostracizing in their own family,” “Sister Annie Philaxis,” a member of the drag group the Hillbilly Harlots, told 5News.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 18, 2023
Instead of ostracizing Black, some of the students tried to change his mind.
From Slate ● Jan. 11, 2023
The incident, she said, reminded her of the worst ostracizing in Nazi Germany.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 12, 2022
Piednoir, the senator, said the players were ostracizing themselves.
From New York Times ● Apr. 18, 2022
But is Mr. Froude serious in invoking the ostracizing of innocent, loyal, and meritorious British subjects on account of their mere colour?
From West Indian Fables by James Anthony Froude Explained by J. J. Thomas by J. J. (John Jacob) Thomas
