banishing

The word “banishing” has 3 syllables: ba-nish-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈbænɪʃɪŋ/


What is synonym and antonym for banishing?

In the thesaurus, “banishing” has 24 synonyms and 15 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for banishing along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for banishing

  • chasing
  • deporting
  • dismiss
  • dismissing
  • dispel
  • drive away
  • eject
  • ejecting
  • eliminate
  • eradicate
  • evict
  • evicting
  • exclude
  • exile
  • exiling
  • expelling
  • get rid of
  • isolate
  • ostracize
  • oust
  • outlaw
  • relegate
  • relegating
  • remove

Antonyms for banishing

Meanings of banishing

  • verb
    1. (heading) To send someone away and forbid that person from returning.
    2. To expel, especially from the mind.
  • noun
    1. A magical ritual intended to remove negative spiritual influences.

Example Sentences

  • The king declared a decree banishing all traitors from the kingdom.
  • She focused on banishing negative thoughts from her mind through meditation.
  • The wizard was known for banishing evil spirits from haunted houses.
  • The new policy aims at banishing corruption from the government.
  • He spent years banishing his fears and insecurities to achieve his goals.

On this page you'll find 39 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to banishing, such as: accept, accepting, admit, admitting, allow, chasing, deporting.

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Related Words

ejecting

  • banish
  • banishing
  • bounce
  • bump
  • chasing
  • discharge
  • dislodge
  • dismiss
  • dismissing
  • dump
  • eliminate
  • emitting
  • erupting
  • evict
  • evicting
  • exclude
  • expel
  • expelling
  • firing
  • force out
  • oust
  • pouring
  • sack
  • spitting
  • vomit

kicking out

  • banishing
  • casting out
  • chasing
  • dismissing
  • ejecting
  • expelling
  • running off
  • throwing out
  • turning out

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