To move something from the center; to remove from a central position or to displace.
From the prefix de- (remove, reverse) combined with center. This relatively modern English word creates the verb form meaning to take away from center, essentially the opposite of centering.
In psychology and art, 'decentering' is actually a good thing—it means being able to see things from multiple perspectives instead of always seeing yourself as the center of the universe. Toddlers learn decentering as they grow up and realize other people have feelings and viewpoints too!
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