ostracize

transitive verb

To exclude from a group or society.

To banish by ostracism, as in ancient Greece.

To exile by ostracism; banish by popular vote, as persons dreaded for their influence or power were banished by the ancient Athenians. See ostracism, 1.

Hence To banish from society; put under the ban; exclude from public or private favor.

Also spelled ostracise.