As news of his indictment spread through the town, the citizens began to _ him and to avoid meeting him
Correct answer: A. ostracise
- A. ostracise
- B. Congratulate
- C. Desecrate
- D. Minimize
Explanation
The sentence suggests that as news of his indictment spread, the citizens began to ostracize him, meaning they excluded or shunned him socially, and avoided meeting him. This implies a collective rejection or distancing from the individual due to his alleged wrongdoing.
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