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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And last month, news that Queen's Park footballer Charles Fox waited nearly 10 hours for ambulance with a dislocated knee prompted an apology from Health Secretary Neil Gray.

From BBC

Wales captain Jac Morgan will miss the start of the 2026 Six Nations after dislocating his shoulder in the autumn series opener against Argentina at the start of November.

From BBC

I think Ma noticed because she tried to get me to wear the dashiki on one of our dress-down days during the last few weeks of school … but honestly, I would rather dislocate a shoulder.

From Literature

Wales were without injured inspirational skipper Jac Morgan who dislocated his shoulder against Argentina.

From BBC

Waiting times came under the spotlight last week after it emerged a Queen's Park footballer with a dislocated knee waited nearly 10 hours for an ambulance.

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dislocate

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