Synonyms for
Deported
Definition
to expel a person from a country
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- deported from the country
- deported an immigrant
- deported for crimes
- deported illegally
- deported without trial
- deported to their home country
Word family
Usage note
Deported specifically refers to the forced removal of a non-citizen from a country. It is a legal term and should not be confused with general expulsion or banishment.
Example sentences
- The government will deport illegal immigrants who are caught.
- My friend's family was deported back to their home country after their visa expired.
- He was deported from the country for overstaying his visa.
- The authorities decided to deport the convicted criminal.
- The government has the power to deport anyone who is in the country illegally.
Quotes
We have to be very careful with the people that are coming in, and we have to be very careful with people that are allowed to stay, because they are causing tremendous problems. We've got to be careful, and we've got to deport them.
I think we should have a pathway to citizenship, but I think it's important that people have to earn it and that we have to secure our borders. We need to have a fence. We need to have technology. We need to have more border patrol. We need to have more deportation officers.
The idea of deporting 11 million people is ridiculous. It's not going to happen. It's not feasible. It's not humane.