different between dislodge vs mislodge

English

Etymology

From Middle English disloggen, from Old French deslogier. Compare French déloger.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /d?s?l?d?/
• Rhymes: -?d?

Verb

dislodge (third-person singular simple present dislodges, present participle dislodging, simple past and past participle dislodged)

1. (transitive) To remove or force out from a position or dwelling previously occupied.
   • 1898, J. Meade Falkner, Moonfleet Chapter 4

     Yet I hoped by grouting at the earth below it to be able to dislodge the stone at the side; but while I was considering how best to begin, the candle flickered, the wick gave a sudden lurch to one side, and I was left in darkness.
2. (intransitive) To move or go from a dwelling or former position.
3. (transitive, figuratively) To force out of a secure or settled position.

Translations

English

Etymology

From mis- +? lodge.

Verb

mislodge (third-person singular simple present mislodges, present participle mislodging, simple past and past participle mislodged)

1. (transitive) To lodge incorrectly, amiss, or in the wrong place.

Derived terms

• mislodged

Anagrams

• gem-diols