ostracism
noun [ U ] uk/ˈɒs.trə.sɪ.zəm/ us/ˈɑː.strə.sɪ.zəm/
排斥;排挤
the action of intentionally not including someone in a social group or activity
AIDS patients often experience social ostracism and discrimination. 艾滋病患者经常遭受社会排斥和歧视。
They agreed to the ceasefire out of fear of international ostracism. 出于对国际排斥的恐惧，他们同意停火。
See: ostracize
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- The children had to deal with the heartbreak of ostracism and ridicule.
- Bankrupts often have to face the ostracism of their friends.
- Converts to other religions continue to experience social ostracism.