Definitions

dislocate

[dis-loh-keyt, dis-loh-keyt] / ˈdɪs loʊˌkeɪt, dɪsˈloʊ keɪt /

VERB

displace

Synonyms

STRONG

break disarticulate disconnect disengage disjoint disorder disrupt disturb disunite divide jumble misplace move remove rummage separate shift transfer unhinge upset

WEAK

mix up put out of joint

Antonyms

STRONG

agree arrange attach combine connect couple fasten fix hold join keep link order organize place remain stay unite

WEAK

keep together

Example Sentences

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"I'm not going to say he's out, but I think it'd be doubtful if you dislocate your shoulder," Italy coach John Davison told reporters.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

Concentrated in numbers, they can dislocate an enemy's defences.

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2023

When players tear a knee ligament or dislocate a shoulder, when they wobble away from a jarring collision, trainers help them to the sideline and play resumes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 5, 2023

“Coming down, a lion could dislocate a limb with all that weight.”

From New York Times • Mar. 4, 2022

The jolt might’ve been enough to dislocate her bad shoulder.

From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan

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