English dictionary

misplace

/m/I/s'pl/eI/s/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

place (something) where one cannot find it again

verb.contact

Examples
I misplaced my eyeglasses.

Synonyms lose mislay

Source: WordNet 3.0
place or position wrongly; put in the wrong position

verb.contact

Examples
Misplaced modifiers.

Source: WordNet 3.0
To put in a wrong place; to set or place on an improper or unworthy object; as, he <i>misplaced</i> his confidence.

verb

Source: webster1913