Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Displacements.
Displacements - as a noun
Act of taking the place of another especially using underhanded tactics
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
supplanting16An event in which something is displaced without rotation
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shift11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
translation11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
(chemistry) a reaction in which an elementary substance displaces and sets free a constituent element from a compound
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
displacement reaction(psychiatry) a defense mechanism that transfers affect or reaction from the original object to some more acceptable one
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
defence13defence mechanismdefence reactiondefense11defense mechanismdefense reactionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Act of removing from office or employment
Example Sentences
"The displacements caused by the earthquake left many homes destroyed."
"The government provided temporary housing for the displacements resulting from the flood."
"The displacements of the indigenous people were a result of colonization."
"The war led to mass displacements of civilians."
"The displacements caused by the hurricane forced many people to flee their homes."
Word Game Points
Is DISPLACEMENTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, displacements is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DISPLACEMENTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.
Is DISPLACEMENTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, displacements is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDISPLACEMENTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 25.
Is DISPLACEMENTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, displacements is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDISPLACEMENTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.
