Misplace

Word MISPLACE
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Hyphenation mis place
Pronunciations /mɪsˈpleɪs/

Definitions and meanings of "Misplace"

What do we mean by misplace?

To put into a wrong place. transitive verb

To mislay. transitive verb

To bestow (confidence, for example) on an improper, unsuitable, or unworthy person or idea. transitive verb

To place wrongly; put in the wrong place; locate improperly or unsuitably: as, to misplace a book: misplaced confidence.

To put in a wrong place; to set or place on an improper or unworthy object. transitive verb

To place in a location that one does not recall; to mislay; to lose. transitive verb

To put something somewhere and then forget its location; to mislay verb

To apply one's talents inappropriately. verb

To put something in the wrong location. verb

Place (something) where one cannot find it again verb

Place or position wrongly; put in the wrong position verb

To put something somewhere and then forget its location; to mislay

To apply one's talents inappropriately.

To put something in the wrong location.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Misplace

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The word "misplace" in example sentences

If I do but take one false step, misplace a word, or cast a look awry, I shall be sure to hear of it. ❋ Unknown (1721)

"They are very insolent and abusive: When my foot slips, when I fall into any trouble, or when I make any mistake, misplace a word, or take a false step, they magnify themselves against me; they are pleased with it, and promise themselves that it will ruin my interest, and that if I slip I shall certainly fall and be undone." ❋ Unknown (1721)

It was quite convenient to "misplace" mortgage payments, so even homeowners who were never delinquent could get hit with fees and higher rates. ❋ William K. Black (2010)

If all else fails, one can only hope her executors will "misplace" or "drop" her ashes, only to discover them as they're lifted to the wind, landing in front of the establishment that was, and will always remain, hers. ❋ Ralph Gardner Jr. (2011)

Several of my coworkers would "misplace" cake by not looking for it, and no one was ever trained to write on a cake or spell congratulations other than the bakers. ❋ Jen (2008)

* Aren't HCPB easier to "misplace" or "damage" than the paper trail printed by touch-screen voting machines? ❋ Unknown (2007)

Never mind the arguments in favour of such an approach after all, it could well help to increase transparancy and leave less budget flexibility for the notoriously weak EU accountants to "misplace" dosh with, plus would make it clear to each EU citizen precisely how little the EU actually costs them while getting rid of the constant disputes over who should pay what, rebates and the like... ❋ Unknown (2006)

The fact that an airline can 'misplace' somebody's luggage and possibly put it onto the wrong plane does not fill me with confidence that another tragedy like Locherbie can be averted in the future. ❋ Unknown (2004)

This would certainly be the perfect time for the military to "misplace" a tactical nuke ... ❋ Unknown (2010)

The hidden balloon payments may well have been found unconscionable by a judge which is one good reason for them to "misplace" the note upon which finding the judge has multiple options in equity. ❋ Susie Madrak (2010)

In other words, you don't just 'misplace' these by accidentally flushing your thumbdrive down the toilet. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Again, as already noted, this is just a basic everyday phone that, to cap it all off, you can "misplace" without fear since it will apparently be made available for only 29 US dollars, after the $50 rebate. ❋ Unknown (2008)

I was making a joke about people who sometimes seem to misplace their sense of humor. ❋ Unknown (2009)

She did not smile and his face seemed to misplace his grin. ❋ Dennis Hiatt (2011)

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