dislodge

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verb

dis·​lodge (ˌ)dis-ˈläj 

dislodged; dislodging; dislodges

transitive verb

1

: to drive from a position of hiding, defense, or advantage

2

: to force out of a secure or settled position

dislodged the rock with a shovel

intransitive verb

: to leave a place previously occupied

dislodgment

(ˌ)dis-ˈläj-mənt 

noun

or dislodgement

dislodgment

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noun

dis·​lodgment

variants or dislodgement

"+

: the act or process of dislodging or state of being dislodged

Examples of dislodge in a Sentence

Verb

The earthquake dislodged several boulders from the cliff.

He kicked at the stone to dislodge it.

The army has dislodged enemy forces from their stronghold.

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Washing milkweed plants with a strong blast from the garden hose can dislodge milkweed aphids and reduce heavy infestations. —Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2026

Bell remembers every detail of the accident despite a jarring hit that dislodged a SAFER barrier and caused a 20-minute red flag for repairs. —ABC News, 13 June 2026

The divers also found a piece of the three-feet-by-three-feet, green, day-glow placard that had been bolted to the navigational channel marker before being smashed and dislodged by Pino’s boat, Pomares testified. —David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026

If water continues to drain slowly, using a sink plunger may help dislodge a clog located near the drain opening. —Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 10 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English disloggen, from Anglo-French *desloger, from des- dis- + loger to find lodging for, encamp, from loge shelter — more at lodge

First Known Use

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Rhymes for dislodge

• hodgepodge
• auge
• hodge
• podge
• fuselage

Kids Definition

dislodge

verb

dis·​lodge (ˈ)dis-ˈläj 

: to force out of a place especially of rest, hiding, or defense