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mis·o·ri·ent

 (mĭs-ôr′ē-ənt, -ĕnt′)
tr.v. mis·o·ri·ent·ed, mis·o·ri·ent·ing, mis·o·ri·ents
To orient incorrectly or inappropriately.
mis·o′ri·en·ta′tion n.
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misorient

(ˌmɪsˈɔːrɪɛnt)
vb (tr)
to orient badly or incorrectly
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mis•o•ri•ent

(mɪsˈɔr iˌɛnt, -ˈoʊr-)

v.t.
to orient wrongly or improperly.
[1950–55]
mis•o`ri•en•ta′tion, n.
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