Synonyms: curse, excommunicate, unchurch
Definition: exclude from a church or a religious community
Usage: The gay priest was excommunicated when he married his partner
Similar words: keep out, exclude, shut, shut out
Definition: prevent from entering; shut out
Usage: The trees were shutting out all sunlight; This policy excludes people who have a criminal record from entering the country
Synonyms: excommunicate
Definition: oust or exclude from a group or membership by decree
Similar words: oust, expel, boot out, kick out, throw out, drum out
Definition: remove from a position or office
Usage: The chairman was ousted after he misappropriated funds