Synonyms of dislocation

dislocation

noun

ˌdis-(ˌ)lō-ˈkā-shən 

as in disruption

an act or instance of the order of things being disturbed

the slightest dislocation in her daily routine bothered the elderly woman

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disruption
• disturbance
• upheaval
• derangement
• upset
• convulsion
• revolution
• unsettlement
• unsettledness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dislocation

And bond volatility surged this month, raising concerns about dislocations arising in markets. — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026

Surgery is drastic and rarely needed following an elbow dislocation. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Sep. 2026

The replay on Fox showed a clear dislocation, his second in as many years to his left elbow. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Sep. 2026

Though the horse was uninjured, Maher’s hard landing recalls a similar incident in 2023 when a shoulder fracture and dislocation forced him to undergo extensive surgery and miss the first four months of that season. — Tilly Berendt, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026