English Synonym Finder

displace

Definitions

To move something from its proper or usual position.

To force people to leave their home or country, typically due to war or natural disaster.

To take over the place, position, or role of someone or something else.

Examples

The construction of the new dam will displace hundreds of local residents.

Modern automation has the potential to displace many workers in the manufacturing sector.

The heavy rainfall caused the river to displace large amounts of soil along the banks.

Synonyms

replace supplant uproot dislodge remove oust transfer

Antonyms

install place settle restore embed lodge fix