banish

[ˈbænɪʃ]

banish Definition

  • 1to force someone to leave a country or place as an official punishment
  • 2to get rid of something completely
  • 3to stop thinking about something

Using banish: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "banish" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He was banished from the kingdom for his crimes.

  • Example

    The company has banished all single-use plastics from its offices.

  • Example

    I try to banish negative thoughts from my mind.

  • Example

    She banished all doubts and fears and went ahead with her plan.

banish Synonyms and Antonyms

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Idioms Using banish

  • to overcome one's inner fears or doubts

    Example

    He sought therapy to banish the demons that haunted him.

  • used to reject or dismiss a suggestion or idea as unwelcome or unpleasant

    Example

    Banish the thought of quitting. You can do it!

  • to cause something to be forgotten or ignored completely

    Example

    The once-famous singer was banished into oblivion after his scandalous affair was exposed.

Phrases with banish

  • to send someone away to a remote or isolated place as a punishment

    Example

    The tribe banished the criminal to the wilderness.

  • to forget something completely

    Example

    I wish I could banish that embarrassing moment from my memory.

  • to eliminate boredom or monotony

    Example

    She always carries a book with her to banish boredom during long journeys.

Origins of banish

from Old French 'banir', meaning 'proclaim as an outlaw'

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Summary: banish in Brief

The verb 'banish' [ˈbænɪʃ] means to force someone to leave a place as punishment, to eliminate something completely, or to stop thinking about something. It can be used in phrases like 'banish to the wilderness,' 'banish boredom,' and idioms like 'banish the demons.' 'Banish' has formal synonyms like 'exile' and 'expel,' and informal ones like 'kick out' and 'send packing.'

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