displace

/dɪsplˈe‍ɪs/

/dɪsˈpɫeɪs/

to displace

MAIN VERB

to make someone leave their home by force, particularly because of an unpleasant event

cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense

synonyms : move

take the place of or have precedence over

synonyms : preempt

terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position

synonyms : can

antonyms : hire

Examples

1. The military crackdown in Tigray displaces tens of thousands and prompts accusations of ethnic cleansing.

2. This occupation displaced hundreds of thousands of azeris from their homes.

3. Displacing some water.

4. Displacing competition.