Definition of BANISHMENT

banishment

Meanings

Plural: banishments

Noun

  • the state of being banished or ostracized (excluded from society by general consent)
  • rejection by means of an act of banishing or proscribing someone
  • The act of banishing.
  • The state of being banished, exile.

Origin / Etymology

From banish + -ment.

Synonyms

Coventry, exile, ostracism, proscription

Scrabble Score: 17

banishment is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
banishment is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
banishment is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 20

banishment is a valid Words With Friends word