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Ostracization

Description:

Ostracization refers to the act of excluding, shunning, or isolating someone from a social group or community as a form of punishment or rejection.

Sample Sentences:

• The girl faced ostracization from her classmates after starting rumors about them.
• Ostracization can have severe psychological effects on individuals.
• In some cultures, ostracization is used as a means to uphold social norms.

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