Dislocation
/ˌdɪsloʊˈkeɪʃən/
Synonyms
- distortion
- disarrangement
- displacement
- misplacement
Slang Meanings
A serious injury causing dislocation, often used in sports context.
He got a nasty dislocation when he fell on the field.
Figuratively used to describe major disruption in plans.
The whole setup was in dislocation after the last-minute change.