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Synonyms of expel

5 similar words · 1 opposite word

Another word for expel is drive away. Other synonyms of expel are drive out, force out, fordrive and turf out. The opposite of expel is impel.

Synonyms and similar words for expel

verbTo remove from membership.

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Opposite of expel

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Meaning of expel

  1. verb To eject.
  2. verb To fire (a bullet, arrow etc.).
  3. verb To remove from membership.

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Questions about synonyms of expel

What is another word for expel?
Expel has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as drive away, drive out, force out, fordrive and turf out.
What is the opposite of expel?
The opposite of expel is impel.
What does expel mean?
Expel means to eject.

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