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decentre.

To remove the centre from.

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb/diːˈsɛntə(ɹ)/UK
  1. To remove the centre from.

    to decentre the tyres from some model vehicle kits
  2. To place away from the centre; to make eccentric.

  3. To displace from the centre.

Where this word comes from

From de- + centre.

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