misplace Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb place (something) where one cannot find it again
    mislay; lose.
    • I misplaced my eyeglasses
  2. verb place or position wrongly; put in the wrong position
    • misplaced modifiers

WordNet

Mis*place" transitive verb
Wordforms
imperfect & past participle Misplaced ; present participle & verbal noun Misplacing
Definitions
  1. To put in a wrong place; to set or place on an improper or unworthy object; as, he misplaced his confidence.

Webster 1913