Synonyms of displacement

displacement

noun

(ˌ)dis-ˈplā-smənt 

as in expulsion

the forced removal from a homeland

the displacement of Jews from the land of their ancestors

Synonyms & Similar Words

• expulsion
• deportation
• migration
• emigration
• dispersion
• banishment
• exile
• expatriation
• evacuation
• relegation
• diaspora
• scattering
• ejection
• extradition
• transportation
• ostracism
• ouster
• dispossession

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• return
• repatriation
• immigration
• entry
• arrival

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of displacement

Supporters have noted how transformative the referendum will be for the region, but opponents questioned if the plan does enough for transit-dependent communities and to avoid displacement. — Dj Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026

Turnquist has little patience for the reserve-currency displacement narrative that surfaces every time the dollar sells off. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 July 2026

Tamas locates its tragedy not only in violence and displacement but also in the speed with which neighbors become enemies while those who engineer communal hatred remain insulated from the suffering that follows. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026

According to Morrison, the most common culprit of a hazy cooktop is called displacement. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 29 July 2026