Banish meaning

What does “banish” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“banish” is a verb with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: expel from a community or group.

banish

verb

  1. expel from a community or group

  2. ban from a place of residence, as for punishment

    Synonymsban
  3. expel, as if by official decree

    “he was banished from his own country”

    Synonymsrelegatebar
  4. drive away

    “banish bad thoughts”

    “banish gloom”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University