DISPLACE

/dɪsˈpleɪs/ Scrabble 13 Words With Friends 16

Scrabble letter values: D2I1S1P3L1A1C3E1 = 13

Definition

  1. verb cause to move, usually with force or pressure.
  2. verb take the place of or have precedence over. — synonyms: preempt
  3. verb terminate the employment of. — synonyms: fire, give_notice, can, dismiss, give_the_axe, send_away, sack, force_out
  4. verb cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense. — synonyms: move

Examples

  • “the refugees were displaced by the war”
  • “live broadcast of the presidential debate preempts the regular news hour”
  • “discussion of the emergency situation will preempt the lecture by the professor”

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