as in criticized
to not allow (someone) to be included in a group; to exclude (someone) from a group
She was ostracized by the scientific community for many years because of her radical political beliefs. The other girls ostracized her because of the way she dressed.
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Recent Examples of ostracized
In a society where boys and young men, particularly Black and brown males, feel overlooked, ostracized and dismissed, this school represents a safe space.
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Walter Fields, Baltimore Sun, 10 Jan. 2026
He’s been ostracized by the police and he was set up.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
Israel is still internationally ostracized over its war in Gaza, and by recognizing Somaliland, the country risks antagonizing its regional neighbors and the global community.
—Rafi Schwartz, TheWeek, 30 Dec. 2025
Our clients have been bullied, harassed, and ostracized by CSU reps simply for being Jewish and supporting Israel, and many more are coming forward.
—Mark Pinkert, Oc Register, 23 Dec. 2025
After being ostracized and underestimated by the aliens for so long, Spider is finally welcomed into the Na’vi family, and the movie abruptly cuts to black.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 20 Dec. 2025
Rudolph is ostracized by other reindeer because he was born with a shiny, glowing red nose.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 5 Dec. 2025
Such is the case with this genre-defiant quasi-thriller, in which a handsome but borderline unhinged Southern Californian guy (Sam Daly) becomes ostracized and kicked to the curb by his friends, and then goes on a road trip.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 26 Nov. 2025
Horrified Orcadians ostracized the miscreant and twice tried to burn down his home.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025
Walter Fields, Baltimore Sun, 10 Jan. 2026
He’s been ostracized by the police and he was set up.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
Israel is still internationally ostracized over its war in Gaza, and by recognizing Somaliland, the country risks antagonizing its regional neighbors and the global community.
—Rafi Schwartz, TheWeek, 30 Dec. 2025
Our clients have been bullied, harassed, and ostracized by CSU reps simply for being Jewish and supporting Israel, and many more are coming forward.
—Mark Pinkert, Oc Register, 23 Dec. 2025
After being ostracized and underestimated by the aliens for so long, Spider is finally welcomed into the Na’vi family, and the movie abruptly cuts to black.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 20 Dec. 2025
Rudolph is ostracized by other reindeer because he was born with a shiny, glowing red nose.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 5 Dec. 2025
Such is the case with this genre-defiant quasi-thriller, in which a handsome but borderline unhinged Southern Californian guy (Sam Daly) becomes ostracized and kicked to the curb by his friends, and then goes on a road trip.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 26 Nov. 2025
Horrified Orcadians ostracized the miscreant and twice tried to burn down his home.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ostracized
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Officials originally proposed upgrading the city’s largest cricket stadium, The Gabba, to accommodate the Games, though the project’s price tag was heavily criticized.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
7 Jan. 2026
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A number of head coaches leading teams at AFCON 2025 in Morocco have criticized the changes to the tournament’s schedule, arguing that AFCON’s current two-year cycle is ideal for the development of African football and related infrastructure.—
Martin K.N Siele,
semafor.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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Rabbi Perry Nussbaum, the congregation’s leader from the 1950s to the 70s, supported civil rights activists and helped found an interracial group of clergy to help rebuild Black churches attacked by white supremacists, according to the institute.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
13 Jan. 2026
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And, the dog attacked again after the owner failed to secure the dog in a separate room.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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The European Union’s executive arm has denounced Grok while officials and regulators in France, India, Malaysia and Brazil have condemned the platform and called for investigations.—
Boston Herald Wire Services,
Boston Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
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The Venezuelan government declared Maduro the victor, a result that was denounced by opposition leaders and international observers, who accused the regime of stealing votes.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Jan. 2026
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“Ostracized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ostracized. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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