Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Displacement.
How to pronounce displacement:
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Displacement - as a noun
Act of taking the place of another especially using underhanded tactics
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
supplanting16An event in which something is displaced without rotation
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shift11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
translation11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
(chemistry) a reaction in which an elementary substance displaces and sets free a constituent element from a compound
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
displacement reaction(psychiatry) a defense mechanism that transfers affect or reaction from the original object to some more acceptable one
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
defence13defence mechanismdefence reactiondefense11defense mechanismdefense reactionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Act of removing from office or employment
Example Sentences
"The displacement of the ship caused it to rock back and forth."
"The displacement of the population after the hurricane was a significant challenge."
"The displacement of the object was measured in millimeters."
"The displacement of the workers led to protests and strikes."
"The displacement of air molecules created a sonic boom."
Word Game Points
Is DISPLACEMENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, displacement is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DISPLACEMENT has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.
Is DISPLACEMENT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, displacement is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDISPLACEMENT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 24.
Is DISPLACEMENT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, displacement is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDISPLACEMENT has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.
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