Definition

The act of forcing someone to leave a place or country, often as a punishment.

Example

The king ordered the banishment of the traitor from the kingdom.

Conversation

Did you hear about the banishment of that player from the team?

Yeah, it caused quite a stir among the fans.

I wonder what they did to deserve such a harsh banishment.

It must have been serious if they decided to kick him out like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Banishment → It is formed from "banish" (from Old French *banir*, meaning to exile or drive away) and "-ment" (meaning the action or result of). The word "banishment" refers to the act or result of being driven away or exiled.

Memory Tip

Think of the action of driving someone away ('banish') and the result of that action ('-ment'). Banishment means the act of being sent away.

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