Synonyms for

Dislodge

Verb / dɪˈslɑ:dʒ / Another word for dislodge — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to force or knock something out of its position

Synonyms & similar words

bump free shift lodge reposition remove eject extract evict expel oust uproot detach unseat dismantle shift displace unsettle relocate reposition transfer move

Example sentences

  1. I had to dislodge the rock that was blocking the path.
  2. Can you help me dislodge this nail from the board?
  3. The strong wind dislodged the tiles from the roof.
  4. He managed to dislodge the ball from the tree.
  5. The earthquake dislodged several boulders from the mountain.

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  • Hate is a disease, and dislodging it requires support from the whole community.
  • The strongest human instinct is to impart information; the second strongest is to resist it when it is imparted to us.
  • Our work is about persuading and dislodging entrenched interests.

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