expulsion
1 antonyms and opposites of expulsion, grouped by meaning.
Noun — The act of forcing someone out, or the state of being forced out, especially from a school, group, or country.
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How to use expulsion
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Latin expulsiō, from expellere, "to drive out".
Full origin of expulsion →Frequently asked questions
What does “expulsion” mean?
The word “expulsion” means the act of forcing someone out, or the state of being forced out, especially from a school, group, or country. In plain terms, being kicked out or forcibly removed from somewhere.
How do you pronounce “expulsion”?
“Expulsion” is pronounced ihk-SPUHL-shuhn (/ɪkˈspʌlʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “expulsion” in a sentence?
Here is “expulsion” used in a sentence: “His fight with a teacher led to his expulsion from school.”
What is the opposite of “expulsion”?
The opposite of “expulsion” — its antonyms — is impulsion.
What part of speech is “expulsion”?
“Expulsion” is a noun.
Where does the word “expulsion” come from?
The word “expulsion” comes from Latin. From Latin expulsiō, from expellere, "to drive out".
Is “expulsion” a common word?
“Expulsion” is an uncommon word in modern English.