2 uses
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Definition
to expel or get rid of
in various senses, including:
- to force someone to leave a country as punishment
- to push an idea from the mind
- The morning had passed away so charmingly as to banish all her friendship and natural affection, for no thought of Isabella or James had crossed her during their walk.Chapter 14 (89% in)
- The marriage of Eleanor Tilney, her removal from all the evils of such a home as Northanger had been made by Henry's banishment, to the home of her choice and the man of her choice, is an event which I expect to give general satisfaction among all her acquaintance.Chapter 31 (52% in)
There are no more uses of "banish" in Northanger Abbey.
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