Meaning of the word banish in English

What does banish mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

banish

US /ˈbæn.ɪʃ/
UK /ˈbæn.ɪʃ/
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Verb

1.

to send someone away from a country or place as an official punishment

Example:
The king decided to banish the traitor from the kingdom.
He was banished to a remote island for his crimes.
2.

to get rid of something unwanted

Example:
She tried to banish all negative thoughts from her mind.
The new policy aims to banish corruption from the government.