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displace vs sling

sling vs displace

displace is not a noun while sling is a noun.

displace and sling both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
displace No No Yes No
sling Yes No Yes No
As verbs, sling is a hyponym of displace; that is, sling 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
  • sling: move with a sling
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, 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, change hands, change owners, transfer, expel, kick out, throw out.
displace (noun) sling (noun)
bandage to support an injured forearm; consisting of a wide triangular piece of cloth hanging from around the neck
a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones
a simple weapon consisting of a looped strap in which a projectile is whirled and then released
a shoe that has a strap that wraps around the heel
a highball with liquor and water with sugar and lemon or lime juice
displace (verb) sling (verb)
cause to move, usually with force or pressure hurl as if with a sling
cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense hold or carry in a sling
take the place of or have precedence over move with a sling
terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position hang loosely or freely; let swing
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