Synonyms of expulsion

expulsion

noun

ik-ˈspəl-shən 

as in deportation

the forced removal from a homeland

the ruthless expulsion of the French-speaking Acadians from Nova Scotia by the British

Synonyms & Similar Words

• deportation
• displacement
• migration
• banishment
• emigration
• exile
• dispersion
• evacuation
• expatriation
• relegation
• ejection
• extradition
• diaspora
• scattering
• transportation
• ostracism
• ouster
• dispossession

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• return
• repatriation
• arrival
• immigration
• entry

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of expulsion

The statement pushed back on the suggestion that those involved in the incident faced few consequences at the time, revealing that the university’s Title IX proceedings resulted in a range of sanctions, including expulsions and suspensions. — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 28 Sep. 2026

At its conclusion, the hearing panel issued a range of sanctions, which included expulsions and suspensions from Cornell. — Mahsa Saeidi, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026

At the end of that hearing, expulsions and suspensions were issued. — Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 28 Sep. 2026

Kerry-Lynne Findlay resigned as party leader Sunday following a wave of defections and expulsions from her caucus. — Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026