Excommunicate

Synonyms of excommunicate

• expel
• banish
• ostracize

Antonyms of excommunicate

• accept
• include
• welcome

Collocations of excommunicate

excommunicate someone

Frequency: 70 %

The church decided to excommunicate him for his actions.

excommunicate a member

Frequency: 60 %

The council voted to excommunicate a member who had violated the church's rules.

excommunicate from the church

Frequency: 45 %

She was excommunicated from the church for her controversial beliefs.

excommunicate someone from society

Frequency: 35 %

In some cultures, individuals can be excommunicated from society for breaking certain taboos.

Idiomatic Expressions for excommunicate

• Phrase: to face excommunication
  Meaning: to be at risk of being expelled from the church or a religious community
  Usage: If he continues to spread false information, he will face excommunication.