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displace vs engage

engage vs displace

displace and engage both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
displace No No Yes No
engage No No Yes No
As verbs, engage is a hyponym of displace; that is, engage is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than displace:
  • displace: cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense
  • engage: keep engaged
Other hyponyms of displace include mobilise, mobilize, relocate, dislocate, luxate, slip, splay, translate, place, post, send, station, agitate, commove, disturb, raise up, shake up, stir up, vex, channel, channelise, channelize, transfer, transmit, transport, funnel, brandish, flourish, wave, draw, pull, carry, transport, tug, disarrange, lay, place, pose, position, put, set, lock, mesh, operate, impel, propel, launch, set in motion, roll, twine, wind, wrap, unroll, unwind, wind off, force, squeeze, wedge, work, disgorge, shed, spill, slop, spill, splatter, unseat, disunite, divide, part, separate, deracinate, extirpate, root out, uproot, depress, press down, lift, flick, riffle, ruffle, work, take back, center, centre, pump, scan, bump around, jar, shake up, dandle, revolve, roll, force, push, rock, sway, fluctuate, pulse, dislodge, reposition, shift, glide, stir, play, bowl over, knock over, overturn, tip over, tump over, turn over, upset, send, ship, transport, direct, send, transport, saltate, bring down, get down, let down, lower, take down, lift, raise, bring up, elevate, get up, lift, raise, drop, sink, advance, bring forward, chase away, dispel, drive away, drive off, drive out, run off, turn back, shift, transfer, displace, crowd, herd, circulate, circulate, distribute, pass around, pass on, drive out, force out, rouse, rout out, drive, race, rush, whoosh, woosh, pour, slip, bring outside, exteriorize, upstage, swing, turn, turn over, turn, turn, slide, run, whistle, beat, flap, singsong, hustle, wash, rake, blow, drag, draw, pull, lateralize, translate, hit, strike, sling, change hands, change owners, transfer, expel, kick out, throw out.
displace (verb) engage (verb)
cause to move, usually with force or pressure get caught
cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense consume all of one's attention or time
take the place of or have precedence over give to in marriage
terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position keep engaged
engage for service under a term of contract
hire for work or assistance
ask to represent; of legal counsel
engage or hire for work
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns)
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