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misplace

verb

/ˌmɪsˈpleɪs/

Meaning

To put something in the wrong location and temporarily lose it.

I often misplace my keys when I am in a hurry.

misplace one's trust

lose, mislay, forget, drop

find, locate

misplace keys, misplace documents, misplace trust

to examine something carefully and thoroughly, often to find details or faults

to state or show an intention to harm or punish someone

To change or move something again in order to achieve a better fit, condition, or balance.

to remain hidden so as to wait for an opportunity to attack or observe

To make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse.

to move or act with great speed; to rush