Synonyms of banishments

banishments

noun

plural of banishment

as in expulsions

the forced removal from a homeland

when Romeo learns he has been sentenced to banishment, he claims it is worse than death because he will be separated from Juliet forever

Synonyms & Similar Words

• expulsions
• deportations
• displacements
• migrations
• exiles
• emigrations
• dispersions
• relegations
• expatriations
• evacuations
• extraditions
• diasporas
• ejections
• scatterings
• ousters
• transportations
• ostracisms
• dispossessions

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• returns
• repatriations
• immigrations

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of banishments

After eight episodes, six banishments (both failed and successful), and one controversial blue sweater, Colton Underwood was officially murdered on The Traitors, thus ending the time of one of Season 4’s most controversial contestants. — Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 6 Feb. 2026

Underwood has been one of the most vocal Faithfuls this season and has led the charge on a number of misguided Faithful banishments, giving Rinna some room to maneuver out from under his argument. — Megan McCluskey, Time, 30 Jan. 2026