Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Displaces.
Displaces - as a verb
Cause to move, usually with force or pressure
Example: "The refugees were displaced by the war"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Take the place of or have precedence over
Example: "Live broadcast of the presidential debate preempts the regular news hour"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position
Example: "The boss fired his secretary today"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense
Example: "Move those boxes into the corner, please"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
- mobilise
- mobilize
- relocate
- dislocate
- luxate
- slip
- splay
- translate
- place
- post
- send
- station
- agitate
- commove
- disturb
- raise up
- stir up
- vex
- channel
- channelise
- channelize
- transfer
- transmit
- transport
- funnel
- brandish
- flourish
- wave
- draw
- pull
- carry
- transport
- tug
- disarrange
- lay
- place
- pose
- position
- put
- set
- engage
- lock
- mesh
- operate
- impel
- propel
- launch
- set in motion
- roll
- twine
- wind
- wrap
- unroll
- unwind
- wind off
- force
- squeeze
- wedge
- work
- disgorge
- shed
- spill
- slop
- spill
- splatter
- unseat
- disunite
- divide
- part
- separate
- deracinate
- extirpate
- root out
- uproot
- depress
- press down
- lift
- flick
- riffle
- ruffle
- work
- take back
- center
- centre
- pump
- scan
- bump around
- jar
- dandle
- revolve
- roll
- force
- push
- rock
- sway
- fluctuate
- pulse
- dislodge
- reposition
- shift
- glide
- stir
- play
- bowl over
- knock over
- overturn
- tip over
- tump over
- turn over
- upset
- send
- ship
- transport
- direct
- send
- transport
- saltate
- bring down
- get down
- let down
- lower
- take down
- lift
- raise
- bring up
- elevate
- get up
- lift
- raise
- drop
- sink
- advance
- bring forward
- chase away
- dispel
- drive away
- drive off
- drive out
- run off
- turn back
- shift
- transfer
- displace
- crowd
- herd
- circulate
- circulate
- distribute
- pass around
- pass on
- drive out
- rouse
- rout out
- drive
- race
- rush
- whoosh
- woosh
- pour
- slip
- bring outside
- exteriorize
- upstage
- swing
- turn
- turn over
- turn
- turn
- slide
- run
- whistle
- beat
- flap
- singsong
- hustle
- wash
- rake
- drag
- draw
- pull
- lateralize
- translate
- hit
- strike
- sling
- change hands
- change owners
- transfer
- expel
- kick out
- throw out
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Example Sentences
"The construction of the new road displaces many trees."
"The hurricane displaces thousands of people from their homes."
"The new company's entry into the market displaces the existing competitors."
"The dam project displaces several indigenous communities."
"The earthquake displaces the tectonic plates, causing massive destruction."
Word Game Points
Is DISPLACES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, displaces is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DISPLACES has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is DISPLACES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, displaces is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDISPLACES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is DISPLACES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, displaces is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDISPLACES has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.