misplace

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   To put something somewhere and then forget where it is; to lose temporarily.

   I keep misplacing my keys when I'm in a hurry.

2. 2
   verb

   To give trust, confidence, or feelings to someone or something that does not deserve them.

   She felt she had misplaced her trust in a dishonest friend.

From mis- + place.

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