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expel

verb

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Meaning

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To force someone or something to leave a place or organization, especially officially.

Example Sentence

The student was expelled from school for cheating on the final exam.

Usage Note

Used to describe the formal act of removing someone from a group, institution, or place, often due to rule-breaking or undesirable behavior. It implies a strong, often permanent, removal.