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

Newell, who graduated from NSU’s prep school in Broward County, was expelled from Cornell, according to the Times’ documents. — Claire Healy, Miami Herald, 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

The deadline passed; Bury never played the game, and the team was expelled from the league. — Vanda Mayer, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2026

That same year, 306 preschoolers were expelled, with Black students and those with disabilities receiving the harshest punishments. — ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026

After the university’s investigation, two of the seven fraternity members were expelled from campus, two were suspended, two received no-contact orders, and one was banned from campus, according to the New York Times. — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026

The lawsuit claims only two of the accused were expelled, and there were no arrests. — Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026