Synonyms for petalism
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A form of ostracism among the ancient Syracusans by which they temporarily banished a citizen suspected of having dangerous influence or ambition.
Forms
- Plural
- petalisms → shunnings, ostracisms, ostracizations, discommendations…
Example sentences
- shunning Tom's parents are shunning him.
- ostracism Cancel culture is a modern form of ostracism.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| petalism | steady | |
| shunning | rising | |
| ostracism | rising | |
| ostracization | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 8 letters
- shunning2
- 9 letters
- ostracism4
- 13 letters
- ostracization, ostracisation
- 15 letters
- discommendation
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (shunning2 = 2 syllables).