English Synonym Finder

dislodge

Definitions

To knock or force out of a secure position.

To remove or displace someone or something from a place or state.

Examples

The heavy rain helped to dislodge the boulder that was blocking the mountain path.

The dentist had to use specialized tools to dislodge the piece of food stuck between my teeth.

Synonyms

remove displace uproot oust eject extract force out

Antonyms

embed fix fasten lodge anchor secure implant