Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
displace
verb
/dɪsˈpleɪs/
Definition
To move something from its usual or proper place.
Examples
- Heavy rains can displace soil and cause landslides.
- Many families were displaced due to the hurricane.
- The new law might displace several workers in the industry.
Meaning
Displace means to take the place of something or someone, or to push something out of its position.
Synonyms
- Remove
- Dislodge
- Shift
