Synonyms of dislocate

dislocate

verb

ˈdis-lō-ˌkāt 

1

as in to relocate

to change the place or position of

dislocated his shoulder in the accident

Synonyms & Similar Words

• relocate
• move
• remove
• transfer
• shift
• disturb
• displace
• transport
• reposition
• budge
• replace
• carry
• convey
• transpose
• haul
• transmit
• alter
• supplant
• drive
• modify
• supersede
• revise
• lug
• vary
• bear
• transplant
• remodel
• tote
• cart
• rework
• redo
• refashion
• remake
• revamp
• make over

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stabilize
• secure
• freeze
• fix
• set
• anchor
• moor
• embed
• entrench
• implant
• root
• lodge
• ingrain

2

as in to disrupt

to undo the proper order or arrangement of

the country's entire social structure was dislocated by the war

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disrupt
• disturb
• confuse
• shuffle
• disorganize
• disarrange
• derange
• upset
• scramble
• muddle
• disarray
• jumble
• muss
• tumble
• disorder
• discompose
• disjoint
• mix (up)
• tousle
• hash
• snarl
• dishevel
• perturb
• unsettle
• embroil
• tangle
• rumple
• entangle
• mess (up)
• stir (up)
• agitate
• clutter

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• regulate
• organize
• dispose
• arrange
• order
• array
• range
• align
• draw up
• classify
• adjust
• straighten (up)
• marshal
• line
• line up
• tidy
• codify
• systematize
• fix
• make up
• queue
• systemize
• methodize
• groom
• spruce (up)
• unscramble

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dislocate

The poet must become more and more comprehensive, more allusive, more indirect, in order to force, to dislocate if necessary, language into his meaning. — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 June 2026

Daniella and Castro admitted to injuring a corporal officer by dislocating his shoulder, per the outlet. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026

The crash left his arm shattered and elbow dislocated, now his family is trying to raise awareness about the dangers of e-bikes on public walkways. — Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 11 June 2026

Simmons played just three games upon his return before dislocating and fracturing his wrist during Kansas City’s Thanksgiving loss to the Dallas Cowboys. — Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 9 June 2026