BANISHES - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Verb

drive away

Example: banish bad thoughts; banish gloom

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Verb

expel, as if by official decree

Example: he was banished from his own country

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Verb

expel from a community or group

Meaning 4

Part of speech: Verb

ban from a place of residence, as for punishment

Synonyms

Shun, Cast out, Blackball, Relegate, Bar