Dislodge: meaning, definitions and examples

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dislodge

[ dɪsˈlɒdʒ ]

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in a physical sense

To forcefully remove or knock loose something from its position or place.

Synonyms

dismantle, knock loose, remove

Examples of usage

He dislodged the rock that was blocking the path.
The impact of the collision dislodged the door from its hinges.

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in a metaphorical sense

To disturb or upset someone or something from a settled or stable state.

Synonyms

disturb, unsettle, upset

Examples of usage

The unexpected news dislodged her from her comfort zone.
The criticism dislodged his confidence.

Translations

Translations of the word "dislodge" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desalojar

🇮🇳 हटाना

🇩🇪 verdrängen

🇮🇩 mengusir

🇺🇦 вибити

🇵🇱 usunąć

🇯🇵 取り除く (torinozoku)

🇫🇷 dégager

🇪🇸 desalojar

🇹🇷 yerinden etmek

🇰🇷 쫓아내다

🇸🇦 طرد

🇨🇿 vymístit

🇸🇰 vysunúť

🇨🇳 驱逐 (qūzhú)

🇸🇮 iztrgati

🇮🇸 fjarlægja

🇰🇿 шығару

🇬🇪 გამოდევნა

🇦🇿 çıxarmaq

🇲🇽 desalojar

Word origin

The word 'dislodge' originated from the Old French word 'deslogier', which means 'to leave or vacate a place'. The prefix 'dis-' implies removal or separation, while 'lodge' refers to a temporary dwelling. Over time, the term evolved to signify forcibly removing or disturbing something from its place or state.