deport

/dɪˈpɔːrt, dɪˈpɔːr/

Definitions

1. verb

to force to leave a country or region, especially as a punishment

“The government threatened to deport the immigrant if he didn’t comply with the law.”

2. noun

the act of forcibly removing someone from a country or region

“The deport of the refugee was a tragic event that shook the community.”

3. noun

a person who is forced to leave a country or region

“The deport was struggling to adapt to his new life in a foreign country.”

Synonyms

  • banish
  • evict
  • expel

Antonyms

  • admit
  • allow