Synonyms for
Displaced
Definition
To force someone or something out of its usual or natural place or position.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Informal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- displaced person
- displaced workers
- displaced population
- displaced from home
- displaced by war
- displaced communities
- displaced by natural disaster
Word family
Usage note
Often used in the context of refugees or people forced to leave their homes due to conflict or disaster. Can also refer to objects or people being moved from their original position.
Example sentences
- The earthquake displaced many people from their homes.
- The construction of the new highway displaced many businesses.
- The refugee crisis displaced millions of people.
- The new apartment building will displace the park.
- The tornado displaced several trees from their roots.
Quotes
The only thing more frustrating than slanderers is those foolish enough to listen to them. Displacing negative energy is often simply a matter of listening to your fears and facing them head on.
The tradition of storytelling is a powerful one. Storytelling is about dispelling the loneliness by finding connections between human beings.
The more you recognize and express gratitude for the things you have, the more things you will have to express gratitude for.