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

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

Maddie and Avery moved back from New York to help out as their mother tried to keep Little Flower going while dealing with dislocation and a nightmarish battle with her insurance company. — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026

The record’s themes of escape and dislocation also shaped Chatten’s writing, with time spent amid the faded grandeur of Venice, Vienna and Sicily. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 18 Aug. 2026