expulsion
Translation
expulsion, ejection, removal
Examples
His expulsion from the school was a shock.
His expulsion from the school was a shock.
The expulsion of air from the lungs is essential.
The expulsion of air from the lungs is essential.
Grammar Patterns
((expulsion)) ((from sth.)) expulsion from a place or group His expulsion from the school was a shock.
((expulsion)) ((of sb./sth.)) the act of forcing sb./sth. out The expulsion of air from the lungs is essential.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ejection, removal, banishment; Antonyms: admission, inclusion
Etymology
From Latin `expulsio`, from `expellere` 'to drive out' (`ex-` 'out' + `pellere` 'to drive').
Memory Tips
Think of 'ex' (out) + 'pulse' (push) -> pushing someone/something out.