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DISPLACING

(verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Displacing.

Displacing - as a verb

Cause to move, usually with force or pressure

Example: "The refugees were displaced by the war"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
displace13move9
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)
preempt13

Terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position

Example: "The boss fired his secretary today"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
can5dismiss10fire7give noticegive the axegive the sacksack10send awayterminate11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
remove11
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)
move9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The displacing force of the explosion caused significant damage to the building."
"The displacing effect of the hurricane led to the evacuation of the entire city."
"The displacing impact of automation on the workforce is a growing concern."
"The displacing nature of the invasive species has disrupted the local ecosystem."
"The displacing power of the tidal wave washed away several coastal villages."
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Word Game Points

Is DISPLACING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, displacing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DISPLACING has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is DISPLACING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, displacing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DISPLACING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.

Is DISPLACING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, displacing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DISPLACING has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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