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to banish
01
to force someone to leave a country, often as a form of punishment or to keep them away
Transitive: to banish sb
Examples
The king decided to banish the traitor from the kingdom for his treachery.
02
to force something out of one's mind or thoughts
Transitive: to banish a thought or feeling
Examples
After the breakup, he made a conscious effort to banish negative thoughts from his mind.
03
to expel or force someone to leave a home or familiar place
Transitive: to banish sb
Examples
After the argument with his parents, the teenager was banished from the family home and forced to live with relatives.
