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misplace

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misplace /ˌmɪsˈpleɪs/ verb
misplaces; misplaced; misplacing
misplace
/ˌmɪsˈpleɪs/
verb
misplaces; misplaced; misplacing
Britannica Dictionary definition of MISPLACE
[+ object]
: to put (something) in the wrong place
: to lose (something) for a short time by forgetting where you put it : mislay
: to direct (a feeling, such as trust or confidence) toward someone or something that does not deserve it

— misplaced

adjective

— misplacement

/ˌmɪsˈpleɪsmənt/ noun [noncount]