Banish
(verb)
- To expel or force to leave a country or place, typically as a punishment.
- To exclude or drive away from a place, group, or society.
Origin:
From the old french word banir, which comes from the latin word banire, meaning to ban, or to proclaim a person an outlaw.
Examples:
- He was banished from the kingdom for his crimes.
- She banished all thoughts of him from her mind.
- The dictator banished political opponents to remote islands.
- He was banished from the company for his unethical behavior.
- The villagers banished the witch from their community.