Mislay and Retake

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

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Retake is an antonym for mislay.

Retake verb - To get again in one's possession.

Usage example: after some fierce fighting, government forces have retaken the capital

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Mislay is an antonym for retake.

Nearby Words: retaking, retaken

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