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displace vs tug

tug vs displace

displace is not a noun while tug is a noun.

displace and tug both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
displace No No Yes No
tug Yes No Yes No
As verbs, tug is a hyponym of displace; that is, tug 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
  • tug: move by pulling hard
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, 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, sling, change hands, change owners, transfer, expel, kick out, throw out.
displace (noun) tug (noun)
a sudden abrupt pull
a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships
displace (verb) tug (verb)
cause to move, usually with force or pressure struggle in opposition
cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense pull hard
take the place of or have precedence over pull or strain hard at
terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position move by pulling hard
carry with difficulty
tow (a vessel) with a tug
strive and make an effort to reach a goal
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