# exclusion vs explosion

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### exclusion
*noun · IPA /ɪksˈkluːʒən/ · frequency rank #11,541*
The act of excluding or shutting out; removal from consideration or taking part.

### explosion
*noun · IPA /ɪkˈspləʊ.ʒən/ · frequency rank #4,944*
A violent release of energy (sometimes mechanical, nuclear, or chemical); an act or instance of exploding.

## Source
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