Cast out Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation 'Cast out' suggests strong disapproval or rejection, carrying a harsh or punishing tone. He was cast out of the club for breaking its rules. Pro Tip 2/3Absolute Exclusion Using 'cast out' implies a total and often permanent exclusion from a group or place. Once cast out of the village, she never returned. Pro Tip 3/3Historical Usage 'Cast out' is often found in historical or religious texts to describe excommunication or banishment. The sinner was cast out as an act of penance.