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/
Verb
1.
to send someone away from a country or place as an official punishment
Example:
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The king decided to banish the traitor from the kingdom.
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He was banished to a remote island for his crimes.
2.
to get rid of something unwanted
Example:
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She tried to banish all negative thoughts from her mind.
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The new policy aims to banish corruption from the government.