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Definition of dislodge

dislodge

/dɪsˈlɑːdʒ/
dis · lodge
Adjective:dislodged
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Past Simple:dislodged
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Past Participle:dislodged
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Present Participle:dislodging
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dislodge Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To knock, force, or move something out of its fixed or established position.

Example

"The heavy rainstorm managed to dislodge several loose tiles from the old roof."

2

To drive or force someone out of an established position, shelter, or office.

Example

"The challenger campaigned tirelessly to dislodge the incumbent mayor from office."

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• Rhymes for dislodge

• Nearby Words

disliker
dislocate
dislocation
dislodge
dislodgment
disloyal
disloyally

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 15th century from Old French deslogier ('to drive from a shelter or camp'), formed from des- ('away') and logier ('to lodge or house').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dislodge. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dislodge
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