mispoise

/mɪsˈpɔɪz/
verb
  1. To balance or position something incorrectly or unsteadily.
    • The gymnast mispoised herself during the routine and nearly fell.
    • She mispoises the vase on the edge of the shelf.
    • If you mispoise the ladder, it might tip over.
Antonyms
noun
  1. A state of being off-balance or improperly positioned.
    • The dancer's mispoise was corrected by a quick step.
    • The mispoise of the stack of books made it collapse.
    • His mispoise on the skateboard caused a wobble.
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