dislodge
Americanverb (used with object)
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to remove or force out of a particular place.
to dislodge a stone with one's foot.
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to drive out of a hiding place, a military position, etc.
verb (used without object)
verb
Other Word Forms
- dislodgment noun
- undislodged adjective
Etymology
Origin of dislodge
1400–50; late Middle English disloggen < Old French desloger, equivalent to des- dis- 1 + loger to lodge
Example Sentences
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South of Khartoum, the RSF has pushed through the Kordofan region, after dislodging the army from its last stronghold in Darfur last year.
From Barron's
And with the choker's tag finally dislodged, and momentum behind them, South Africa are on track to qualify for another WTC final.
From BBC
Moroccan authorities often carry out raids to dislodge them.
From Barron's
It was thwarted after regional power Nigeria sent fighter jets to dislodge the mutineers from a military base and the offices of state TV following a request from President Patrice Talon's government.
From BBC
Regional power Nigeria assisted in thwarting the mutiny, saying its fighter jets had helped "dislodge the coup plotters from the National TV and a military camp" following a request from Benin's government.
From BBC
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