What is the meaning of ostracise?

Expel from a community or group.
- synonyms: banish, ban, ostracize, shun, cast out, blackball
Avoid speaking to or dealing with.
- usage: "Ever since I spoke up, my colleagues ostracize me"
- synonyms: ostracize

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