Expel and Refuse

Expel

Expel verb - To drive or force out.

Refuse and expel are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Refuse" instead a verb "Expel".

Nearby Words: expelled, expelling

Refuse

Refuse verb - To be unwilling to grant.

Expel and refuse are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Expel" instead a verb "Refuse".

Nearby Words: refused, refusal, refusing, refuser

Common collocations

life expel life refuse life
way expel way refuse way
anyone expel anyone refuse anyone
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