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depose vs expel

expel vs depose

depose and expel both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
depose No No Yes No
expel No No Yes No
As verbs, expel is a hypernym of depose; that is, expel is a word with a broader meaning than depose:
  • depose: force to leave (an office)
  • expel: remove from a position or office
Other hypernyms of depose include boot out, drum out, kick out, oust, throw out.
depose (verb) expel (verb)
make a deposition; declare under oath eliminate (a substance)
force to leave (an office) cause to flee
force to leave or move out
remove from a position or office
Difference between depose and expel

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