Ostracism means the act of intentionally excluding or isolating someone from a group or society. It involves purposely avoiding, rejecting, or ignoring someone, causing them to feel left out or socially rejected. Full definition
During the preadolescent and later adolescent years, the combination of ostracism from conventional peer groups and the evolution of peer group cliques and crowds can be problematic for rejected children. (psychology.jrank.org)
Answering the wrong way on the wrong question not just on reform — but on anything — carries the weight of possible ostracism from both the left and the right. (educationnext.org)
But what sets Auggie apart are the facial differences he was born with that provoke ridicule and social ostracism from his peers. (reelreviews.com)