RE: Sounds like the selfish little &*$&# is feeling some heat.
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Ostracize
[os-truh-sahyz] IPA Syllables
Synonyms Examples Word Origin
verb (used with object), ostracized, ostracizing.
1. to exclude, by general consent, from society, friendship, conversation, privileges, etc.:
Just what I have been thinking. And I'll bet the "heat" is coming from the townsfolk who are now doing their shopping, dining, etc. out of town in order to avoid any possibility of coming in contact with Ms. Hickox.