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expel vs depose

depose vs expel

expel and depose both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
expel No No Yes No
depose No No Yes No
As verbs, depose is a hyponym of expel; that is, depose is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than expel:
  • expel: remove from a position or office
  • depose: force to leave (an office)
Other hyponyms of expel include excommunicate, force out.
expel (verb) depose (verb)
eliminate (a substance) make a deposition; declare under oath
cause to flee force to leave (an office)
force to leave or move out
remove from a position or office
Difference between expel and depose

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