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displace vs lower

lower vs displace

displace is not a noun while lower is a noun.

displace is not an adjective while lower is an adjective.

displace and lower both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
displace No No Yes No
lower Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, lower is a hyponym of displace; that is, lower 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
  • lower: move something or somebody to a lower position
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, engage, 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, 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 (noun) lower (noun)
the lower of two berths
displace (adjective) lower (adjective)
the bottom one of two
displace (verb) lower (verb)
cause to move, usually with force or pressure make lower or quieter
cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense set lower
take the place of or have precedence over cause to drop or sink
terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position move something or somebody to a lower position
look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
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