What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
expulse
Example
The school may expulse students who violate the code of conduct. [expulse: verb]
Example
The body naturally expulses toxins through sweat and urine. [expulses: present tense]
evict
Example
The landlord threatened to evict the tenants for not paying rent. [evict: verb]
Example
The city plans to evict the homeless population from the park. [evict: present tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Evict is more commonly used than expulse in everyday language, especially in legal contexts.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between expulse and evict?
Evict is more formal than expulse, as it is often used in legal and official contexts.
