Associations to the word «Dislodge»

Wiktionary

DISLODGE, verb. (transitive) To remove or force out from a position or dwelling previously occupied.
DISLODGE, verb. (intransitive) To move or go from a dwelling or former position.
DISLODGE, verb. (transitive) (figurative) To force out of a secure or settled position.

Dictionary definition

DISLODGE, verb. Remove or force out from a position; "The dentist dislodged the piece of food that had been stuck under my gums"; "He finally could free the legs of the earthquake victim who was buried in the rubble".
DISLODGE, verb. Change place or direction; "Shift one's position".
DISLODGE, verb. Remove or force from a position of dwelling previously occupied; "The new employee dislodged her by moving into her office space".

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