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dislodge

verb

remove or force from a position of dwelling previously occupied

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
D
Ends with
E
Contains
IS
Scrabble score
11
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

dɪsˈlɒdʒ

Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. remove or force from a position of dwelling previously occupied

    “The new employee dislodged her by moving into her office space”

verb

  1. remove or force out from a position

    “The dentist dislodged the piece of food that had been stuck under my gums”

verb

  1. change place or direction

    “Shift one's position”

In context

Example Sentences

The new employee dislodged her by moving into her office space
The dentist dislodged the piece of food that had been stuck under my gums
He finally could free the legs of the earthquake victim who was buried in the rubble
Shift one's position

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