Synonyms of expelled

expelled

verb

past tense of expel

1

as in ejected

to drive or force out

animal lover though I am, I was determined to expel the uninvited mouse from my room

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ejected
• dismissed
• banished
• outed
• chased
• evicted
• removed
• sacked
• ousted
• kicked out
• extruded
• cast out
• routed
• fired
• sent packing
• booted (out)
• bounced
• turned out
• exiled
• ran off
• drummed (out)
• threw out
• ostracized
• deported
• dispossessed
• gave one the gate
• shut out
• turfed (out)
• expatriated
• displaced
• read out
• terminated
• discharged
• retired
• released
• deforced
• axed
• cashiered
• mustered out
• canned
• defenestrated
• pink-slipped

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• received
• admitted
• accepted
• took
• welcomed
• took in
• lodged
• entertained
• housed
• sheltered
• harbored

2

as in radiated

to throw or give off

something in a wastebasket was expelling a foul odor

Synonyms & Similar Words

• radiated
• cast
• released
• emitted
• issued
• emanated
• eliminated
• exhaled
• evolved
• discharged
• sent (out)
• irradiated
• poured
• vented
• evacuated
• gave out
• threw out
• expired
• excreted
• shot
• ejected
• erupted
• secreted
• exuded
• sprayed
• oozed
• squirted
• spewed
• gushed
• spurted
• spouted
• jetted
• outpoured

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• absorbed
• inhaled
• soaked (up)
• took up
• sucked (up)
• sponged

3

as in erupted

to violently throw out or off (something from within)

ringing and flashing madly, the slot machine expelled a bucketful of quarters

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ejected
• erupted
• spit
• emitted
• belched
• disgorged
• fired
• spewed
• poured
• released
• spurted
• hurled
• spouted
• jetted
• exhaled
• eructed
• streamed
• issued
• squirted
• surged
• tossed
• gushed
• heaved
• emanated
• flung
• sprang
• discharged
• vented
• launched
• cast
• shot
• pitched

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• contained
• shut (in or up)
• restrained
• bottled (up)

4

as in exhaled

to let or force out of the lungs

asked the patient to expel a deep breath

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exhaled
• breathed (out)
• blew (out)
• expired
• expectorated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• inhaled
• inspired
• inbreathed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of expelled

Cornell University would not confirm whether Newell was expelled, citing federal statutes protecting students’ privacy. — Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026

While Cornell did conduct an internal investigation, and expelled or suspended several of the men, no criminal charges were brought against the accused at the time. — Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

Each lancet carries a flexible valve that moves within an enlarged chamber, or bulb, where venom collects before being expelled. — Mike McRae 12, New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2026

Jets of dust were expelled from the nucleus with explosive intensity. — Joe Rao, Space.com, 13 Oct. 2026

But in a number of locations—Mount Etna, Hawaii, Iceland—lava gets expelled in dramatic fountains that can reach several hundred meters in height. — John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 9 Oct. 2026

The New York Times reported Tuesday that two of the fraternity brothers were expelled, two more were suspended, and one who had already graduated was barred from campus. — Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026

The case has drawn national attention in recent weeks after it was revealed that only two of the seven men alleged to have been involved were expelled. — Richard Hall, Time, 7 Oct. 2026

Following an investigation by the university at the time, two of the men were expelled, while the other five received lesser punishment. — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026