Descry and Misplace

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Descry verb - To come upon after searching, study, or effort.

Usage example: we couldn't descry the reasons for his sudden departure

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Misplace is an antonym for descry.

Nearby Words: descried, descrying

Misplace verb - To be unable to find or have at hand.

Usage example: I seem to have misplaced my keys

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Descry is an antonym for misplace.

Nearby Words: misplacement, misplacing

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Misplace and Descry. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/descry/misplace

Descry & Misplace. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/descry/misplace>.

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