dislodge (v.)

  1. remove or force out from a position; The dentist dislodged the piece of food that had been stuck under my gums; He finally could free the legs of the earthquake victim who was buried in the rubble

    [ Syn: free ]

  2. change place or direction; Shift ones position

    [ Syn: shift , reposition ]

  3. remove or force from a position of dwelling previously occupied; The new employee dislodged her by moving into her office space

    [ Syn: bump ]

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