banish
/ˈbænɪʃ/
verb
- To force someone to leave a country or place as a punishment.
- In ancient times, leaders would banish criminals to remote islands.
- The tribe voted to banish the member who broke their sacred laws.
- The king decided to banish the traitor from the kingdom forever.
- To get rid of or drive away something unwanted, such as a thought or feeling.
- She tried to banish all doubts from her mind before the exam.
- A good laugh can banish stress and improve your mood.
- He used meditation to banish negative thoughts and find peace.