Leprosy
/ˈlɛp.rə.si/
Synonyms
- Hansen's disease
Slang Meanings
Used metaphorically to describe someone or something that is socially isolated or shunned.
He feels like a leper in his own community since the scandal.
An outdated term for someone who is avoided due to a social faux pas.
After that mistake, he became the leprosy of our friend group.