dislodge

verb

dis·​lodge (ˌ)dis-ˈläj How to pronounce dislodge (audio)
dislodged; dislodging; dislodges
Synonyms of dislodge

transitive verb

1
: to drive from a position of hiding, defense, or advantage
2
: to force out of a secure or settled position
dislodged the rock with a shovel

intransitive verb

: to leave a place previously occupied
dislodgment
(ˌ)dis-ˈläj-mənt How to pronounce dislodge (audio)
noun
or dislodgement

Examples of dislodge in a Sentence

The earthquake dislodged several boulders from the cliff. He kicked at the stone to dislodge it. The army has dislodged enemy forces from their stronghold.
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Around Paris' Place de la République on Sunday morning, dislodged cobblestones, shattered storefronts and broken glass marked the aftermath of the events. — ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026 Prosecutors said Mercado did not stop, and dragged Tillman 5-7 feet before he was dislodged from under her pickup truck. — Todd Feurer, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026 It was beautifully designed and drew its share of boldface names but somehow couldn’t dislodge Soho House. — Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026 This dislodges an ice shelf the size of Maryland (nicknamed Judy) and sets it on a collision course with the coast of Norway—a disaster that would see massive tidal waves destroying much of the European coast. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dislodge

Word History

Etymology

Middle English disloggen, from Anglo-French *desloger, from des- dis- + loger to find lodging for, encamp, from loge shelter — more at lodge

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

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The first known use of dislodge was in the 15th century

Rhymes for dislodge

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“Dislodge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dislodge. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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dislodge

verb
dis·​lodge (ˈ)dis-ˈläj How to pronounce dislodge (audio)
: to force out of a place especially of rest, hiding, or defense

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