cast out
B2 formal separable transitive
In simple words
To force someone out and refuse to let them belong to a group or place anymore.
Literal meaning: To cast (throw) someone outward — away from where they belonged.
Meanings
1 B2
idiomatic
formal
To expel someone from a community, group, or place, especially as punishment or moral rejection.
"She was cast out by her village after refusing to follow their traditions."
Grammar: separable
2 B2
idiomatic
formal
(religious) To expel an evil spirit or demon through a ritual.
"The priest prayed to cast out the evil that he believed possessed the child."
"He cast out the spirits with his word."
— Matthew 8:16, King James Bible, 1611
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
Often used in religious, spiritual, or literary contexts (casting out demons, casting out sinners). In social contexts, implies shunning or complete rejection by a community. Has a strong, formal or archaic tone.
Commonly used with
demon devil sinner exile community member
Forms
Base
cast out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
casts out
he/she/it
Past simple
casted out
yesterday
Past participle
casted out
have + pp
-ing form
casting out
continuous
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