displace
12 synonyms and 4 antonyms for displace, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To force people to leave their home or homeland.
Synonyms
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
To force people to leave their home or homeland.
“The flooding displaced thousands of families from the valley.”
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.
