expel

/ɛkspˈɛl/

/ɪkˈspɛɫ/

to expel

MAIN VERB

to formally forbid someone from going to school or an organization

synonyms : kick out

eliminate (a substance)

synonyms : discharge

cause to flee

synonyms : rout

remove from a position or office

synonyms : boot out

Examples

1. When I was expelled from school, my parents went through the roof.

2. After nearly being expelled my first year of college, I had my shoulder to the wheel so that I could get as much out of my degree as possible.

3. Superconductors expel any magnetic field inside them.

4. The Polish-Moldavian army expelled Mihai's officials in Iasi.