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banishment

The word “banishment” has 3 syllables: ban-ish-ment

It's pronounced as /ˈbænɪʃmənt/

What is synonym and antonym for banishment?

In the thesaurus, “banishment” has 21 synonyms and 5 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for banishment

Antonyms for banishment

Meanings of banishment

  • noun
    1. The act of banishing.
    2. The state of being banished, exile.

Example Sentences

  • The knight faced banishment for disobeying the king's orders.
  • Her banishment from the community was a harsh but necessary decision.
  • The story revolves around the hero's banishment and subsequent journey for redemption.
  • The punishment for his crime was banishment to a remote island.
  • The villagers rejoiced at the banishment of the evil sorcerer.

On this page you'll find 26 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to banishment, such as: deportation, diaspora, dismissal, dispersion, displacement, dispossession, ejection.

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