displace

US /dɪˈspleɪs/
UK /dɪˈspleɪs/
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1.

to take the place of someone or something

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New technology often displaces older methods.
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The new factory will displace many local businesses.
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replacesupplantsupersedeoustunseat
2.

to force something or someone out of its usual or proper place

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The floodwaters displaced thousands of residents.
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The earthquake displaced rocks and soil.
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relocatemovedislodgeevacuateuproot
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internally displaced person