His expulsion from university was occasioned by his academic misconduct.
Source: tatoeba (3545918)
Expulsion
/ɪkˈspʌlʃən/
Synonyms for "expulsion" (167 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (34)
Noun(12 words)
Strong matches (50)
Related words (83)
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Adjective(1 words)
forcible removal
Noun(9 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: ejection, exclusion, absenting, banishing, banishment.
- Sentence evidence is available for expulsion, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse, moby, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "expulsion".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "expulsion"
Keep "expulsion" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "expulsion" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "expulsion", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "expulsion" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
10 entriesactuationbanishmentdischarge processdisciplinary actionpolitical actionpropulsionproscriptionsqueezesqueezingstate action
More specific
6 entriesCollocations
6 entriesacademic expulsionexpulsion from schoolexpulsion policyexpulsion proceedingsexpulsion ratestudent expulsion
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
7 entriesSample sentences
8 total sentences available.
Spanish history is replete with official anti-Semitism: the 14th-century massacres of Jews in Seville, Córdoba and elsewhere, incited by a prominent Catholic clergyman; the Spanish Inquisition and forced religious conversions, beginning in the 15th century; and the expulsion of an estimated 70,000 Jews by decree of Ferdinand and Isabella.
Source: tatoeba (8113160)
I can see how kicking a teacher could lead to detention, or even expulsion, but not juvenile detention.
Source: tatoeba (10267507)
According to the Academy's code of conduct, such consequences could entail "suspension of membership or expulsion from membership."
Source: tatoeba (10820412)
Showing 4 of 8 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "expulsion"?
Closest matches include ejection, exclusion, absenting, banishing, banishment.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "expulsion"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.