expelled

[ik-speld] / ɪkˈspɛld /

ADJECTIVE

discharged

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fired freed laid-off released sacked

STRONG

axed canned ejected furloughed ousted recalled replaced

WEAK

let go sent away sent home

ADJECTIVE

dropped

Synonyms

STRONGEST

discarded released

STRONG

abandoned discharged

ADJECTIVE

punished

Synonyms

STRONGEST

chastened dismissed imprisoned penalized

STRONG

birched castigated chastised confined corrected debarred defrocked executed exiled flogged grounded immured incarcerated lectured reproved scolded sentenced spanked switched whipped

Antonyms

WEAK

cleared exonerated released

Example Sentences

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Crew members, including Swedish activist Greta Thunberg, were arrested and then expelled by Israel.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

She only found out where they were headed the day before being expelled from the United States.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

To avoid being expelled, both lawmakers submitted their resignations, effective on Tuesday.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Only six members have been expelled from the House.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

He expelled the air and his lips combed the rushing sigh.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck