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ostracise vs expel

expel vs ostracise

ostracise and expel both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ostracise No No Yes No
expel No No Yes No
As verbs, expel is a hypernym of ostracise; that is, expel is a word with a broader meaning than ostracise:
  • ostracise: expel from a community or group
  • expel: force to leave or move out
Other hypernyms of ostracise include kick out, throw out.
ostracise (verb) expel (verb)
avoid speaking to or dealing with eliminate (a substance)
expel from a community or group cause to flee
force to leave or move out
remove from a position or office
Difference between ostracise and expel

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