Hold and Mislay

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Hold verb - To have or keep in one's hands.

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Mislay is an antonym for hold.

Nearby Words: holding, holder, holdback

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

Usage example: I'm always mislaying my bus pass

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Hold is an antonym for mislay.

hold weapon

mislay weapon

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Mislay and Hold. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/hold/mislay

Hold & Mislay. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/hold/mislay>.

Mislay or Hold. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/hold/mislay.

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