Synonyms for

Expelled

Verb / ɪˈkspeld / Another word for expelled — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to force someone to leave a place or group

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

dismissed ejected deported banished ousted

Informal

kicked out thrown out booted sent packing

Literary

cast out driven out exiled

Antonyms

accepted welcomed included admitted retained kept allowed

Common collocations

  • expelled from school
  • expelled from the country
  • expelled from the club
  • expelled for cheating
  • expelled due to misconduct
  • expelled immediately
  • expelled without warning

Word family

noun expulsion
verb expel
adjective expelled

Usage note

Expelled implies a forceful removal, often due to breaking rules or laws. It carries a strong negative connotation.

Example sentences

  1. The principal expelled the troublemaker from school.
  2. The team captain was expelled from the game for cheating.
  3. The country expelled the foreign diplomat.
  4. The company expelled the employee for stealing.
  5. The group expelled the member for not following the rules.

Quotes

  • I was expelled from the school for shouting at the teacher.
  • The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it... I can resist everything except temptation.
  • You can't expel me! This is my school too!

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