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expel vs get the better of

get the better of vs expel

expel and get the better of both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
expel No No Yes No
get the better of No No Yes No
As verbs, get the better of is a hypernym of expel; that is, get the better of is a word with a broader meaning than expel:
  • expel: cause to flee
  • get the better of: win a victory over
Other hypernyms of expel include defeat, overcome.
expel (verb) get the better of (verb)
eliminate (a substance) win a victory over
cause to flee
force to leave or move out
remove from a position or office
Difference between expel and get the better of

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