dis|lo|cate

dis|lo|cate
dis|lo|cate «DIHS loh kayt», transitive verb, -cat|ed, -cat|ing.
1. to put out of joint: »

The football player dislocated his shoulder when he fell.

2. Figurative. to put out of order; disturb; upset: »

Our plans for the picnic were dislocated by the rain.

SYNONYM(S): disarrange, disconcert.
3. to put out of place; displace.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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