Definition of Banish
Banish
ban·ish
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to officially require someone to leave a country (or to officially send them away) as a punishment;
e.g. The British government used to banish its criminals to Australia.
(verb)
to remove or drive someone out from a place or position that they otherwise occupy;
e.g. The board threatened to banish him from the club if he didn't adhere to its code of conduct.
(verb)
to abolish, clear away, or forbid something that is undesirable;
e.g. I have some tips for you to banish your fear of public speaking.
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