banish
UK: ˈbænɪʃ | US: ˈbænɪʃ
vt. to force someone to leave a place, especially as an official punishment
vt. to dismiss or drive away something unwanted (e.g., thoughts, fears)
banish = ban<prohibit> + ish<verb suffix>
- ban (from Old English bannan, meaning "to summon, proclaim, or curse," later evolving to "prohibit").
- ish (a verb-forming suffix indicating action, from Old English -isc).
Etymology Origin:
The word "banish" originates from the Old English ban, which initially meant "to proclaim" or "curse," often with authoritative force. Over time, ban shifted to imply prohibition or exile. The suffix -ish transforms it into an active verb, creating the sense of "enforcing removal." The logic reflects a progression from verbal condemnation ("ban") to physical expulsion ("banish").
The king decided to banish the traitor from the kingdom.
She tried to banish all negative thoughts before the exam.
The law was used to banish criminals to remote islands.
His name was banished from official records after the rebellion.
The smell of coffee helped banish her morning drowsiness.