Vocabulary
Dislodge
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
knock or force out of position.
Urdu meaning
نکال دینا، مقررہ جگہ سے ہٹانا
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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Though the Afghan Taliban oppose the IS-K, they have done little to dislodge the terrorist group from its perches along the border.
Dawn Editorials —
Afghan strikes
— 2026-02-24
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The police collude by using force to dislodge people from their land.This exploitation starkly reflects the helplessness of smallholders who lack access to the centres of power.
Dawn Editorials —
Crimes of greed
— 2026-02-15
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That document states that `no party shall solicit the support of the military to come into power or to dislodge a democratic government`.
Dawn Editorials —
Cleaning the stables
— 2025-11-28
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Moreover, the government must work harder to dislodge the stigma attached to reporting abuse, as well as espouse UNFPA`s `life-skills-based education` and promote bodily autonomy as deterrents.
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Anti-abuse bill
— 2025-11-15
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And the upheaval will have to dislodge beneficiaries of the current system to allow reconfiguration.
Dawn Editorials —
Community and governance
— 2025-08-01
Synonyms
remove, move, shift, displace, knock out of place, knock out of position, knock over
Antonyms
stick, deposit, lodge, wedge
Curator example
“the hoofs of their horses dislodged loose stones”
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