Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Displace.
Displace - as a verb
Cause to move, usually with force or pressure
Example: "The refugees were displaced by the war"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
displacemoveHyponyms (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)
preemptTerminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position
Example: "The boss fired his secretary today"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
candismissfiregive noticegive the axegive the sacksacksend awayterminateHypernyms (Closely Related)
removeHyponyms (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)
moveHypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
mobilisemobilizerelocatedislocate
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Example Sentences
"The hurricane displaced thousands of people from their homes."
"The construction project will displace several businesses in the area."
"The new technology is expected to displace many workers."
"The earthquake caused the tectonic plates to displace several meters."
"The car accident displaced the fence and damaged the garden."
Word Game Points
Is DISPLACE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, displace is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DISPLACE has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is DISPLACE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, displace is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDISPLACE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is DISPLACE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, displace is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDISPLACE has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
