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1. displace

verb. ['dɪˈspleɪs'] cause to move, usually with force or pressure.

Etymology

  • displace (English)
  • dis- (English)
  • place (English)
  • place (Middle English (1100-1500))

2. displace

verb. ['dɪˈspleɪs'] take the place of or have precedence over.

Etymology

  • displace (English)
  • dis- (English)
  • place (English)
  • place (Middle English (1100-1500))

3. displace

verb. ['dɪˈspleɪs'] cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense.

Etymology

  • displace (English)
  • dis- (English)
  • place (English)
  • place (Middle English (1100-1500))

4. displace

verb. ['dɪˈspleɪs'] terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position.

Etymology

  • displace (English)
  • dis- (English)
  • place (English)
  • place (Middle English (1100-1500))
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