The English verb ostracize can mean "to exile by the ancient method of ostracism," but these days it usually refers to the general exclusion of one person from a group at the agreement of its members. ... Its ancestor, the Greek ostrakon ("shell" or "potsherd"), also helped to give English the word oyster.

What is an example of ostracized?

To ostracize is to deliberately exclude or leave someone out. An example of ostracize is when you don't invite one person in the class to a party that everyone else is going to.

Can you ostracize yourself?

It reinforces the feeling and sensation of being alone, not part of, not acceptable, etc. The result of ostracism is extreme anxiety, depression, self hatred, increased blood pressure, loss of appetite, self injury and suicidal thoughts and attempts. This is not only painful but excruciating.