They were submitted to some fairly brutal ostracism.
But considering the lackluster efficacy of many gels and sticks, deodorants and antiperspirants may be nothing more than security blankets against the social ostracism some fear.
Disobedient members of synagogues were punished by some form of ostracism or by light flogging, which Paul himself later suffered at least five times (2 Corinthians 11 24), though he does not say when or where.
"There's some pretty foolish ostracism going on," said Mr. Nader, whose Green Party candidacy for president is seen by many Democrats as having hurt AL GORE'S chances against Mr. Bush.
At a fixed meeting in midwinter, the people decided, without debate, whether they would hold a vote on ostracism (ostrakophoria) some weeks later.
(A similar device existed at various times in Argos, Miletus, Syracuse, and Megara). At a fixed meeting in midwinter, the people decided, without debate, whether they would hold a vote on ostracism (ostrakophoria) some weeks later.
Ostracism by some other faculty and a seemingly retaliatory rebuke from the administration.
Standards are lower, so bad behavior that would have been met with punishment, ostracism, or some other sanction is now considered part of a new norm.
They also suffered for their ideals, enduring violence, social ostracism and, in some cases, death.
The 47 participants suffered fines, travel bans, social ostracism and, in some cases, the loss of government jobs.
