What does ostracization mean?

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os·tra·ciza·tion

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  1. ostracizationnoun

    the state of being ostracized

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of ostracization in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of ostracization in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of ostracization in a Sentence

  1. Juliette Gust:

    There is tremendous negative pressure on police officers with regard to whistleblowing on fellow officers. Whistleblowers risk the threat of harsh penalties such as retaliation, ostracization, and harassment, an officer may be the only witness to a partners alleged misconduct, making the identification of the whistleblower obvious to all. Furthermore, the power of collective bargaining agreements between a city and its officers union has also been under scrutiny in recent days for prohibiting anonymous reporting.

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