🚫banish

verb
/ˈbænɪʃ/

Meaning

to send someone away, often as a punishment; to get rid of something unwanted
to send someone away from a place as punishment; to get rid of

Example Sentences

The king decided to banish the traitor from the kingdom.

The king banished the traitor from the kingdom.

Example Expressions

banish the thought

Synonyms

expel, exile, deport, dismiss, ostracize
Entry 1
expel, exile, deport, dismiss, ostracize
Entry 2
exile, expel, deport, ostracize

Antonyms

welcome, accept, include, invite
Entry 1
welcome, accept, include
Entry 2
welcome, invite, accept

Collocations

banish someone, banish fear, banish doubt, banish forever, banish from, banish thoughts, banish fears, banish completely
Entry 1
banish someone, banish fear, banish doubt, banish forever
Entry 2
banish from, banish forever, banish thoughts, banish fears, banish completely

Related Vocabularies

to force liquid, especially saliva, out of the mouth
to fall or let fall in drops
To make someone feel ashamed or foolish by injuring their dignity.
to have clothing or accessories on one's body
to plan or have in mind as a purpose; to mean
To ask for something earnestly or humbly, often in a religious context.

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