Definition of EXPULSION

expulsion

Meanings

Plural: expulsions

Noun

  • the act of forcing out someone or something
    • "the child's expulsion from school"
  • squeezing out by applying pressure
    • "the expulsion of pus from the pimple"
  • the act of expelling or projecting or ejecting
  • The act of expelling or the state of being expelled.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English expulsioun, from Old French expulsion, from Latin expulsio, expulsionem.

Synonyms

ejection, exclusion, extrusion, forcing out, projection, riddance

Antonyms

impulsion

Scrabble Score: 18

expulsion is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
expulsion is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
expulsion is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 22

expulsion is a valid Words With Friends word