Synonyms

expelled

American

[ik-speld] / ɪkˈspɛld /

adjective

driven or forced out or away; discharged.

She drew in a long puff, then eyed her cigarette thoughtfully through the slowly expelled smoke.
cut off from membership or participation.

An expelled student will be removed from all classes and will not be permitted to reenroll.

verb

the simple past tense and past participle of expel.

Other Word Forms

unexpelled adjective

Etymology

Origin of expelled

expel ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

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Sentenced to 30 years for military rebellion, he was expelled from the Civil Guard and stripped of his rank.

From Barron's

A Reform UK spokesperson said there was "no place in Reform for those who perpetrate violence against women and girls" and that the party had expelled Taylor after he pleaded guilty.

From BBC

In 2011, he was removed from the bench of the Supreme Court for misconduct, and in 2022 he was expelled from a regional bar association for ethical and criminal violations.

From Barron's

A Reform UK source said: "Restore are welcome to our dregs. Let's not forget that six of these councillors were expelled."

From BBC

The consortium that owns Cirebon Power said it follows government regulations and wastewater is expelled "in a clear, pure condition, at the same temperature as the seawater".

From Barron's

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