Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
banisher
noun
/ˈbænɪʃər/
Definition
A person or thing that banishes or expels; someone who forces someone else to leave or go away.
Examples
- The banisher of darkness, the sun returns every morning.
- In the story, the banisher of evil was celebrated by the villagers.
- His role as the banisher of doubt made him a leader among his peers.
Meaning
To banish means to send someone away from a place as an official punishment. A banisher is typically someone who has the authority to carry out such an action.
Synonyms
- expeller
- exile
- dismissor
- remover
- disposer
