expel

/ɪkˈspɛl/verb

To force someone or something out; to push out or drive away.

Example sentences

“The student was expelled for cheating on the final exam.”
“The club expelled him after he refused to pay his dues.”

The standard word for forcing a student out of school permanently; a temporary removal is a suspension. Also used for diplomats and air from the lungs.

Synonyms for expel

eject
throw out
kick out
banish
oust

Antonyms

admit

Related words

expenseMoney paid out for something; the cost of a purchase or activity.expeditionA journey, often a long one, that a person or group undertakes for a definite purpose.expensiveCosting a lot of money.expediteTo make a process move along faster.expertiseA high level of skill or deep knowledge in a specific subject or activity.expedientPractical and useful for achieving a particular goal, even if not always the ideal choice.