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

Duly, he is expelled from the place, and is picked up resignedly by his grandson, Kevin (Hunter Parrish). — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026

There have also been calls for him to be censured or even expelled by other members of Congress, especially in the wake of several high-profile accusations of misconduct in the House. — Caroline Linton, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

Nor has an ally expelled American troops or seriously undermined an alliance structure, as France did, in the 1960s, after withdrawing from NATO’s unified command. — Kurt M. Campbell, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026

The individuals associated with Delta Upsilon have either been expelled, suspended or resigned. — Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Xi has purged or expelled most of the seven-member Central Military Commission, leaving just him and one other member. — Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026

Last year, she was expelled from Iran ​and deported to Afghanistan. — Reuters, NBC news, 15 Aug. 2026

Their 2025-26 season came to a crashing, galling halt on May 19 when the EFL expelled them and yet, as summer preparations were well underway ahead of the new campaign, a charge arrived at Eckert’s door. — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

He had been expelled from Latitude last school year, authorities said. — Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026