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displace vs whistle

whistle vs displace

displace is not a noun while whistle is a noun.

displace and whistle both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
displace No No Yes No
whistle Yes No Yes No
As verbs, whistle is a hyponym of displace; that is, whistle 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
  • whistle: move, send, or bring as if by whistling
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, 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) whistle (noun)
an inexpensive fipple flute
acoustic device that forces air or steam against an edge or into a cavity and so produces a loud shrill sound
a small wind instrument that produces a whistling sound by blowing into it
the act of signalling (e.g., summoning) by whistling or blowing a whistle
the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture
displace (verb) whistle (verb)
cause to move, usually with force or pressure utter or express by whistling
cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense make a whining, ringing, or whistling sound
take the place of or have precedence over give a signal by whistling
terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position move with, or as with, a whistling sound
move, send, or bring as if by whistling
make whistling sounds
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