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Britannica Dictionary definition of BANISH
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1
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to force (someone) to leave a country as punishment
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exile
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He was banished for life.
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The dictator banished anyone who opposed him.
2
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to send (someone or something) away
— often + from or to
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He was banished from court.
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They want to banish her from the sport.
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She banished the dogs to the basement during the party.
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The reporters were banished to another room.
3
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to cause (something) to go away
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to get rid of (something)
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His assurances banished [=alleviated] our fears.
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She tried to banish all thoughts of him from her mind. [=she tried not to think about him]
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They banished [=eliminated] red meat from their diet.
