What is another word for sending to coventry?
Pronunciation: [sˈɛndɪŋ tə kˈɒvəntɹi] (IPA) 
The phrase "sending to Coventry" dates back to the 17th century when disobedient soldiers were banished to the city of Coventry in England. Nowadays, it refers to the act of intentionally excluding someone from a group or social situation. There are several synonyms for this phrase such as ostracize, shun, boycott, and blackball. Ostracize means to exclude or banish someone from a group or social situations. Shun is the act of intentionally avoiding someone. Boycott is the decision not to buy, sell or engage with a person, group or organization. Blackball refers to the exclusion of someone from an organization or social situation by voting against them.
