expulsion

Definition

  • noun: the act of forcing someone to leave a place (such as a country or a school)
  • noun: the act of expelling
  • synonyms: ejectment, exclusion, eviction

Examples

  • He was threatened with 'expulsion' (from the school) if his grades didn't improve.

  • The government engaged in mass 'expulsions'.

  • the 'expulsion' of air from the lungs

Movie quotes

  • (..) how about you give me a rimshot? Yeah, but not now. When I say something funny. Like, okay. What's the difference between my mother and a disruptive expulsion of germs? One's a coughin' fit and the other fits a coffin! That's an example of a funny thing. Thank you. Let's try again. (..)
    2018 TvShow: BoJack Horseman Title: Free Churro Season: 5 Episode 6