What is another word for ex-communicate?
Pronunciation: [ˈɛkskəmjˈuːnɪkˌe͡ɪt] (IPA) 
Ex-communicate is a term used to describe someone who has been officially excluded from a religious community or group. Synonyms for ex-communicate include banish, disfellowship, cast out, ostracize, and shun. Banish is the act of expelling someone from a place or society. Disfellowship is a religious term similar to ex-communication, often used in Christian groups. Cast out is a phrase used to describe someone being expelled from a group or community. Ostracize means to exclude or reject someone from a society or organization. Shun refers to the act of avoiding or ignoring someone, usually as a punishment for wrongdoing. All of these synonyms carry a similar connotation to ex-communicate, but may be used in different contexts.
