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

The day of the cyber attack, Yazbak said the Department of Administrative Services expelled the attacker from the state’s systems. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026

Our previous Representative in Congress, Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick had to resign hours before being expelled by her colleagues on both sides of the aisle for fraud. — Elijah Manley, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026

If McConnell, considered a master of legislative rules, were to resign, die or be expelled before then, Kentucky's vacancy process would begin. — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 8 July 2026

The association was seeking to overturn an unusual ruling from the FIFA disciplinary committee, which on Sunday made Balogun eligible to play despite the fact he was shown a red card and expelled from his team’s previous game. — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

The bigger prize, Turkey's return to the F-35 program it was expelled from over its Russian S-400s, is stuck in a US review that Vice President JD Vance is running in Washington, with Israel objecting. — Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Both India and Canada expelled diplomats from the other country amid the international dispute. — ABC News, 7 July 2026

Charles scored in the semi-final against Middlesbrough before Tonda Eckert’s side was expelled from contention by the English Football League for attempting to spy on their opponents. — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 2 July 2026

Any college student who supports the organizations will be immediately expelled. — Romy Ellenbogen Herald, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026