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misplace Synonyms

Another word for misplace

Choosing another word for misplace depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To put an object in the wrong location and temporarily lose track of it.

Usage Example

"I always seem to mislay my reading glasses right before an important meeting."

Strongest
mislay
lose

• verb (Context 2)

To direct confidence, affection, or emphasis toward an inappropriate or unworthy person or thing.

Usage Example

"He realized too late that he had misplaced his trust in a dishonest business partner."

Strongest
misdirect
Strong
misapply
Weak
squander
waste

Opposites of misplace

The opposite of misplace shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

find
locate
recover
retrieve
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• Nearby Words

misophonia
misperceive
misperception
misplace
misplaced
misplacement
misplay

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Misplace. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/misplace
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