noun
expelling
Expelling (noun) means the act of forcing someone or something out. Example: “The expelling of troublemakers restored order to the classroom.”
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The act of forcing someone or something out.
"The expelling of troublemakers restored order to the classroom."
How to use expelling
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe -ing noun form of "expel" — the act of driving something or someone out.
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- expellings
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Rhymes for expelling
telling
welling
selling
yelling
felling
spelling
dwelling
swelling
smelling
shelling
gruelling
modelling
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Frequently asked questions
What does “expelling” mean?
The word “expelling” means the act of forcing someone or something out. In plain terms, the -ing noun form of "expel" — the act of driving something or someone out.
How do you use “expelling” in a sentence?
Here is “expelling” used in a sentence: “The expelling of troublemakers restored order to the classroom.”
What part of speech is “expelling”?
“Expelling” is a noun.
What is the meaning of expelling?
"expelling" (noun) means the act of forcing someone or something out.
