🚫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 provide, give, or cause something to be in a certain state
to criticize someone or something in a way that shows a lack of respect
to speak; to communicate by speaking; to discuss
to experience an emotion or physical sensation
to cause distress or torment; also to break up and smooth soil with a farm tool
to make a loud, high-pitched cry

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