Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To move something from its usual or original position
Displace
/dɪsˈpleɪs/Synonyms:
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Examples:
New lists continually displaced the old ones.The storm displaced thousands of residents from their homes.Migrations often displace local traditions and customs.
Etymology:
The word displace originates from the early 16th century, derived from the Old French desplacer, meaning remove. It is a combination of the Latin dis-, meaning apart, and place, meaning to put.
Usage Statistics:
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