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expel
/ɪkˈspɛl/
to force someone to leave a place or group
The school decided to expel the student for repeated violations of the code of conduct.
The school forced the student to leave because of repeated rule-breaking.
formal
To force someone to leave a place, organization, or group, especially as a punishment.
The university expelled the professor for academic misconduct.
The professor was forced to leave the university due to unethical behavior.
The country expelled the diplomat after a diplomatic dispute.
The diplomat was forced to leave the country due to a political conflict.
Often used in formal or institutional contexts, such as schools, governments, or organizations.
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Pro Tip
Formal Context
Use 'expel' in formal or official situations, such as academic or legal settings.
Synonyms
For less formal contexts, you might use 'remove' or 'dismiss' instead of 'expel'.
Gold Rule
Punitive Use
'Expel' is often used to describe a punitive action, so it carries a strong connotation of force or authority.
Word Origin
From Latin 'expellere', meaning 'to drive out', from 'ex-' (out) + 'pellere' (to drive).
Usage Notes
The verb 'expel' is often used in formal contexts, such as legal, academic, or diplomatic settings. It implies a forced removal, usually as a punishment or due to a serious violation.
Word Breakdown
ex-
out
prefix-pellere
to drive
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