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dislodge

verb/dɪsˈlɑdʒ/

to remove from a position of attachment or rest

The strong winds were able to dislodge the branches from the trees, scattering them across the yard.

removeejectdisplace
word origin — The word 'dislodge' comes from the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'apart' or 'away' and 'lodge', which originates from Old French 'loger' meaning 'to place' or 'to stay'.