What is the meaning of banish?

verb

  • Expel from a community or group.
  • Ban from a place of residence, as for punishment.
  • Expel, as if by official decree.
    • usage: "he was banished from his own country"
  • Drive away.
    • usage: "banish bad thoughts"; "banish gloom"
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