Synonyms for

Expulsion

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

Definition

The act of forcing someone to leave a place or organization.

Synonyms & similar words

extrusion ejection projection exclusion riddance forcingout ejection removal banishment discharge dismissal eviction ousting exclusion deportation exile expatriation ban prohibition relegation withdrawal elimination purge riddance suspension termination

Synonyms by register

Formal

banishment ostracism deportation ejection

Informal

kicking out booting out sending away firing

Literary

exile outcasting

Antonyms

admission acceptance inclusion welcoming retention readmittance

Common collocations

  • expulsion from school
  • expulsion from the country
  • expulsion from the club
  • expulsion order
  • expulsion hearing
  • expulsion process
  • unjust expulsion

Word family

noun expulsion
verb expel
adjective expulsive

Usage note

Expulsion often implies a forceful removal, particularly from an institution or organization. It carries a strong negative connotation.

Example sentences

  1. The principal ordered the expulsion of the bully from the school.
  2. The company's expulsion of the employee was due to his unethical behavior.
  3. The country's expulsion of the foreign diplomat caused an international controversy.
  4. The coach's expulsion of the player from the team was a consequence of his bad attitude.
  5. The organization's expulsion of the member was a result of his violation of the rules.

Quotes

  • The expulsion of a people from its homeland always entails a profound wound to its collective dignity.
  • Expulsion is always and under all circumstances an act of violence.
  • Expulsion is never the story of the person expelled. It is always the story of the person who does the expelling.

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