
Dislodge
Physical Obstruction
Use 'dislodge' when referring to removing obstacles or obstructions that are wedged or stuck.

He used a stick to dislodge the leaves stuck in the drain.
Difficulty Implied
'Dislodge' implies that some effort or difficulty is involved in the removal process.

After struggling for an hour, they managed to dislodge the heavy rock.
Not for People
Although 'dislodge' can be used for people in some contexts, it's more common with inanimate objects.

The storm's winds were strong enough to dislodge roof tiles.
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DismantleDisplaceEjectEvictExtractRemoveUnseatUproot
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