What is another word for ex-communication?
Pronunciation: [ˈɛkskəmjˌuːnɪkˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA) 
Ex-communication is a term used to describe a religious or social act of banishing someone from a community. Synonyms for ex-communication include disfellowship, exiling, ostracizing, banishment, dissociation, and shunning. Disfellowship is a term used primarily in religious contexts, particularly by the Jehovah's Witnesses. Exiling is where someone is expelled from a particular nation or society as ordered by the state or social group. Ostracizing is a term used more often when a group or society completely avoids someone publicly due to his or her personal opinions, beliefs, or behaviors. Banishment refers to the act of removing someone from a country, society, or group for an extended period of time. Dissociation is a neutral term that describes the process of cutting contact voluntarily.
