excommunicate
[ˌɛkskəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt]
verb
excomungar
1. To officially exclude someone from participation in the sacraments and services of the Christian Church as a punishment
The bishop decided to excommunicate the priest for his heretical teachings.
O bispo decidiu excomungar o padre por suas doutrinas heréticas.
2. To expel or exclude someone from a group, community, or organization, especially formally or officially
The club voted to excommunicate him for violating the bylaws.
O clube votou para excomungar ele por violar os estatutos.
Excommunication is primarily a concept from Christian denominations, particularly the Roman Catholic Church. While its literal use is ecclesiastical, the term is increasingly used metaphorically in English and Portuguese to describe expulsion from any group or community. In Brazil, the term maintains strong religious connotations but has gained secular usage in contemporary contexts.
NYC Slang
kick out, cast out, blacklist
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