mislocate

/mɪsˈloʊkeɪt/ or /mɪsˈloʊkeɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to give a wrong or false location of something

“The map mislocated the city’s new museum, causing confusion for tourists.”

2. verb

to place or position something incorrectly or in an inappropriate location

“She mislocated her phone charger in the living room, but it was actually in the kitchen.”

3. noun

the act of giving a wrong or false location of something

“The mislocation of the company’s headquarters led to a delay in their expansion plans.”

Synonyms

  • misplace
  • misposition

Antonyms

  • locate
  • position