excommunicate
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/ˌekskəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/
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/ˌekskəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/
To formally remove someone from being a member of a church or religious group as a punishment.
The bishop decided to excommunicate the priest for his controversial actions.
司教は、その司祭の物議を醸す行為のために破門することを決めました。