English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com

displace

0 antonyms and opposites of displace, grouped by meaning.

Verb — To force people to leave their home or homeland.

How to use displace

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

displace workers displaced families displace a rival

Etymology

From Middle French desplacer, literally "to remove from place".

Full origin of displace →

Frequently asked questions

What does “displace” mean?

The word “displace” means to force people to leave their home or homeland. In plain terms, to move something out of its usual spot, or to force people out of their home, or to replace something older.

How do you pronounce “displace”?

“Displace” is pronounced dihs-PLAYS (/dɪsˈpleɪs/ in IPA).

How do you use “displace” in a sentence?

Here is “displace” used in a sentence: “The flooding displaced thousands of families from the valley.”

What part of speech is “displace”?

“Displace” is a verb.

Where does the word “displace” come from?

The word “displace” comes from Middle French. From Middle French desplacer, literally "to remove from place".

How many meanings does “displace” have?

“Displace” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to force people to leave their home or homeland.

People also searched

Nearby words

← Back to the full definition of displace
Synonyms and antonyms from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA.