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expel

Main Entry:: ex·pel
Pronunciation:: \ik-ˈspel\
Function:: transitive verb
Inflected Form(s):: ex·pelled; ex·pel·ling
Etymology:: Middle English expellen, from Latin expellere, from ex- + pellere to drive — more at felt
Date:: 14th century

1 : to force out : eject <expelled the smoke from her lungs> 2 : to force to leave (as a place or organization) by official action : take away rights or privileges of membership <expelled from college>

synonyms see eject

— ex·pel·la·ble

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\-ˈspe-lə-bəl\ adjective

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