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deport vs expel

expel vs deport

deport and expel both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
deport No No Yes No
expel No No Yes No
As verbs, expel is a hypernym of deport; that is, expel is a word with a broader meaning than deport:
  • deport: expel from a country
  • expel: force to leave or move out
Other hypernyms of deport include kick out, throw out.
As verbs, expel is a hypernym of deport; that is, expel is a word with a broader meaning than deport:
  • deport: hand over to the authorities of another country
  • expel: force to leave or move out
Other hypernyms of deport include kick out, throw out.
deport (verb) expel (verb)
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself eliminate (a substance)
expel from a country cause to flee
hand over to the authorities of another country force to leave or move out
remove from a position or office
Difference between deport and expel

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