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expel

verbformalcommon/ɐjʃpɨˈliɾ/ex·pe·lir

Definition

1

To throw or force out; to compel to leave; to eject, to oust.

Usage examples

The volcano began to expel lava and ash.
The student was expelled from school for serious misconduct.

Common combinations

expel from the countryexpel from the bodyexpel smokeexpel an intruder